This book is an influential study of the central questions and philosophical issues raised by art.

In ten interlocking essays, the acclaimed author of Written on the Body and Art & Lies reveals art as an active force in the world--neither elitist nor remote,

Is writing a world art history possible? Does the history of art as such even exist outside the Western tradition? Is it possible to consider the history of art

In this book, the founder of object-oriented ontology develops his view that aesthetics is the central discipline of philosophy. Whereas science must attempt to

Throughout the 20th century, there were increasing numbers of artists who chose to work within a fine art aesthetic (i.e., expressive, communicative, innovative