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Theodore Gracyk - The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction - 9780745649153 - V9780745649153
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The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction

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Description for The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction Hardback. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ABA; HPN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 171 x 19. Weight in Grams: 528.

The Philosophy of Art is a highly accessible introduction to current key issues and debates in aesthetics and philosophy of art. Chapters on standard topics are balanced by topics of interest to today's students, including creativity, authenticity, cultural appropriation, and the distinction between popular and fine art. Other topics include emotive expression, pictorial representation, definitional strategies, and artistic value. Presupposing no prior knowledge of philosophy, Theodore Gracyk draws on three decades of teaching experience to provide a balanced and engaging overview, clear explanations, and many thought-provoking examples.

All chapters have a strong focus on current debates in the field, yet ... Read more

Beautifully written and thoroughly comprehensive, The Philosophy of Art is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to explore recent developments in philosophical thinking about the arts. It is also provides the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to reflect on, and challenge, their own assumptions about the nature and value of art.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
284
Condition
New
Number of Pages
284
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745649153
SKU
V9780745649153
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About Theodore Gracyk
Theodore Gracyk is department chair and professor of philosophy at Minnesota State University.

Reviews for The Philosophy of Art: An Introduction
"A valuable introduction which is unusual in both offering students extremely clear accounts of philosophers’ efforts in the field and also highly provocative and relevant questions for them to use as ways of digesting the material." Consciousness, Literature and the Arts "Gracyk's Philosophy of Art mingles deft presentation of philosophical positions with insightful examples of artworks ... Read more

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