Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction
In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art.
Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art.
Product Code | 1014488 |
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ISBN | 9780192804631 |
author | Cynthia Freeland |
format | Paperback |
GTIN | 9780192804631 |
pages | 184 |
published | Feb 2003 |
publisher | Oxford University Press |
series | Very Short Introductions |
Dimensions | 111 mm X 174 mm |
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