The Art Question
SKU: DADAX0415174902
ISBN : 9780415174909
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The Art Question
If an artist sends a live peacock to an exhibition, is it art? 'What is art?' is a question many of us want answered but are too afraid to ask. It is the very question that Nigel Warburton demystifies in this brilliant and accessible little book. With the help of varied illustrations and photographs, from Cézanne and Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, best-selling author Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to art in a refreshing jargon-free style.With customary clarity, he explains art theories, that are much discussed but little understood, by thinkers such as Clive Bell, R.G Collingwood and Wittgenstein. He illuminates other perplexing problems in art, such as the artist's intention, representation and emotion. Drawing on photographs of Cindy Sherman and Tiananmen Square, Warburton shows that, if we are ever to answer the art question, we must consider each work of art on its own terms.A stimulating and handy guide through the art maze, The Art Question is essential reading for anyone interested in art, philosophy or those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures.
Specification of The Art Question
GENERAL | |
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Author | Nigel Warburton |
Binding | Paperback |
Language | English |
ISBN-10 | 0415174902 |
ISBN-13 | 9780415174909 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Publication Year | 2002 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Height | 5.25 inch. |
Length | 0.5 inch. |
Width | 7.5 inch. |
Weight | 0.57 pounds. |
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