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But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.

But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthi...

But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.

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But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.

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But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.

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Publisher

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Date

2001.

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N701/59

Record Identifier

74VvkWd4adPy

MMS ID

991013919339702626

Language

English

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Physical content

xxi, 231 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 18 cm.

Contents

1 Blood and Beauty -- 2 Paradigms and Purposes -- 3 Cultural Crossings -- 4 Money, Markets, Museums -- 5 Gender, Genius, and Guerrilla Girls -- 6 Cognition, Creation, Comprehension -- 7 Digitizing and Disseminating -- Conclusion -- References -- Further Reading -- Index.

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Publisher

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

2001.

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Summary

"In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this book, 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 his...

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But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.

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General note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-221) and index.

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N701/59

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74VvkWd4adPy

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ISBN

0192853678 (pbk.)

9780192100559

0192100556

9780192853677 (pbk.)

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700.1

701

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991013919339702626

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