But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.
But is it art? : an introduction to art theory / Cynthia Freeland.
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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Date
2001.
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N701/59
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English
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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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Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
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England
Date Published
2001.
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"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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Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-221) and index.
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N701/59
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0192853678 (pbk.)
9780192100559
0192100556
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700.1
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