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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art
By Richard Eldridge
297 pages
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- Cambridge University Press
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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 ...
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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Table of contents
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- An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art *
- Title Page *
- Contents v
- Acknowledgments viii
- 1 - The Situation and Tasks of the Philosophy of Art 1
- 2 - Representation, Imitation, and Resemblance 25
- 3 - Beauty and Form 47
- 4 - Expression 68
- 5 - Originality and Imagination 102
- 6 - Understanding Art 128
- 7 - Identifying and Evaluating Art 150
- 8 - Art and Emotion 183
- 9 - Art and Morality 205
- 10 - Art and Society: Some Contemporary Practices of Art 231
- 11 - Epilogue: the Evidence of Things Not Seen 259
- Bibliography 264
- An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art *
- Title Page *
- Contents v
- Acknowledgments viii
- 1 - The Situation and Tasks of the Philosophy of Art 1
- 2 - Representation, Imitation, and Resemblance 25
- 3 - Beauty and Form 47
- 4 - Expression 68
- 5 - Originality and Imagination 102
- 6 - Understanding Art 128
- 7 - Identifying and Evaluating Art 150
- 8 - Art and Emotion 183
- 9 - Art and Morality 205
- 10 - Art and Society: Some Contemporary Practices of Art 231
- 11 - Epilogue: the Evidence of Things Not Seen 259
- Bibliography 264
- Index 277