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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art

by Richard Thomas Eldridge

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ISBN13: 9780521805216
ISBN10: 052180521x
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Richard Eldridge's compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art draws on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as literary theory and art criticism. Eldridge explores the representational, expressive, and formal dimensions of art, and argues that works of art present their subject matter as creations of enduring cognitive, moral, and social interest. His accessible study will be of interest to students and anyone interested in the relationship between thought and art.

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"...a lucid, nuanced, and spirited account of art theory..." Philosophy in Review

Synopsis:

A clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art.

About the Author

Richard Eldridge is Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College and has published widely on the philosophy of art and literature.

Table of Contents

1. The situation and tasks of the philosophy of art; 2. Representation, imitation, and resemblance; 3. Beauty and form; 4. Expression; 5. Originality and imagination; 6. Understanding art; 7. Identifying and evaluating art; 8. Art and emotion; 9. Art and morality; 10. Art and society: some contemporary practices of art; 11. Epilogue: the evidence of things not seen.

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ISBN:
9780521805216
Author:
Eldridge, Richard Thomas
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Author:
Eldridge, Richard
Location:
Cambridge, U.K.
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Aesthetics
Subject:
Arts
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Arts -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy
Series Volume:
2002-41
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Pages:
296
Dimensions:
9.86x6.84x.58 in. 1.14 lbs.

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