Art Theory: a Very Short Introduction |
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| Author:
| Freeland, Cynthia |
| Series title: | Very Short Introductions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-280463-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2007 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.99 |
Book Description:
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Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy, art theory, and many engrossing examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, sex, web sites, and research on the brain's role in perceiving art. This clear, lively book will engage the public, introductory students, and teachers in the arts. Originally published as But Is It Art?: An Introduction to Art Theory.
Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy, art theory, and many engrossing examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, sex, web sites, and research on the brain's role in perceiving art. This clear, lively book will engage the public, introductory students, and teachers in the arts. Originally published as But Is It Art?: An Introduction to Art Theory.