The Philosophy of Art

Stephen Davies (University of Auckland, NZ), Philip Alperson (Temple University)

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Wiley-Blackwell
04 December 2015

Theory of art; Philosophy: aesthetics

Series: Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts

Now available in a fully revised and updated second edition, this accessible and insightful introduction outlines the central theories and ongoing debates in the philosophy of art.

Covers a wide range of topics, including the definition and interpretation of art, the connections between artistic and ethical judgment, and the expression and elicitation of emotions through art Includes discussion of prehistoric, non-Western, and popular mass arts, extending the philosophical conversation beyond the realm of Fine Art Details concrete applications of complex theoretical concepts Poses thought-provoking questions and offers fully updated annotated reading lists at the end of each chapter to encourage and enable further research

Edited by: Stephen Davies (University of Auckland NZ)
Series edited by: Philip Alperson (Temple University)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781119091653
ISBN 10: 1119091659
Series: Foundations of the Philosophy of the Arts
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 December 2015
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Figures vi Preface vii Acknowledgments x 1 Evolution and Culture 1 2 Defining Art 24 3 Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art 49 4 Varieties of Art 80 5 Interpretation 106 6 Expression and Emotional Responses 131 7 Pictorial Representation and the Visual Arts 161 8 The Value of Art 193 Index 225

Stephen Davies is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland. A former president of the American Society for Aesthetics, he is the author of several books, including The Artful Species (2012), Philosophical Perspectives on Art (2007), and Themes in the Philosophy of Music (2003).

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The Philosophy of Art

Stephen Davies (University of Auckland, NZ), Philip Alperson (Temple University)

$64.95

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