An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art

An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 052180521X
ISBN-13 : 9780521805216
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Book Synopsis An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art by : Richard Eldridge

Download or read book An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art written by Richard Eldridge and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Eldridge presents a clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art. Drawing on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as from literary theory and art criticism, he explores the representational, expressive, and formal dimensions of art, and he argues that works of art present their subject matter in ways that are of enduring cognitive, moral, and social interest. His accessible study will be invaluable to students and to all readers who are interested in the relation between thought and art.


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