An introduction to the philosophy of art / Richard Eldridge.
An introduction to the philosophy of art / Richard Eldridge.
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Publisher
Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Date
2003.
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G 2013/1349
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English
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Physical content
ix, 285 p. ; 26 cm.
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 socie...
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Publisher
Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2003.
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"In this book Richard Eldridge presents a clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art. Drawing on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as from literary theory and art criticism, he explores the representational, expressive, and formal dimensions of art, and he argues that works of...
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An introduction to the philosophy of art / Richard Eldridge.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [264]-276) and index.
State Reference Library copy at G 2013/1349: transferred from N111.85/89.
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G 2013/1349
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74VvxGjM56KZ
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ISBN
052180521X (pbk.) :
9780521801355 :
0521801354 :
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111/.85
701
MMS ID
991016812039702626
