Theories of Art Today |
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| Editor:
| Carroll, Nöel |
| ISBN: | 978-0-299-16354-9 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2000 |
| Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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What is art? The contributors to
Theories of Art Today address the assertion that the term "art" no longer holds meaning. They explore a variety of issues including: aesthetic and institutional theories of art, feminist perspectives on the philosophy of art, the question of whether art is a cluster concept, and the relevance of tribal art to philosophical aesthetics. Contributors to this book include such distinguished philosophers and historians as Arthur Danto,...
More DescriptionWhat is art? The contributors to Theories of Art Today address the assertion that the term "art" no longer holds meaning. They explore a variety of issues including: aesthetic and institutional theories of art, feminist perspectives on the philosophy of art, the question of whether art is a cluster concept, and the relevance of tribal art to philosophical aesthetics. Contributors to this book include such distinguished philosophers and historians as Arthur Danto, Joseph Margolis, and George Dickie.