Art Theory

A Very Short Introduction

Cynthia Freeland (, University of Houston, Texas)

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Oxford University Press
01 May 2003

Art & Architecture; Theory of art; Art styles not defined by date; Philosophy: aesthetics

Series: Very Short Introductions

In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction 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 historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art.

This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: Cynthia Freeland ( University of Houston Texas)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 177mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 142g
ISBN: 9780192804631
ISBN 10: 0192804634
Series: Very Short Introductions
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 May 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations 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

Reviews for Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Admirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. U.S.I. Journal