Encyclopedia of Aesthetics
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Author Description
Are things ugly or are they just not beautiful? The answer to this and many other questions can be found in this encyclopedia, the first large-scale comprehensive English-language reference on aesthetics and destined to be a classic in the field. Drawing from experts in the areas of philosophy, art, history, psychology, feminist theory, legal theory, and many more, the encyclopedia presents 600 signed essays alphabetically arranged. Most entries include a headnote clarifying the topic. Entries range from the philosophical essay on ugliness, to the more reality-based article on the impact of AIDS on the arts. Comprehensive coverage includes key figures, concepts, periods, theories, and movements in the history of aesthetics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This encyclopedia investigates the foundational concepts, historical movements, and diverse theoretical frameworks that define the field of aesthetics. Edited by Michael Kelly, this comprehensive reference work compiles 600 signed essays from interdisciplinary experts across philosophy, art, psychology, and legal theory. The text serves as a systematic exploration of how beauty, ugliness, and artistic expression are interpreted through various cultural and intellectual lenses.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive coverage of key figures, historical periods, and artistic movements.
- Alphabetically arranged entries ranging from abstract philosophical concepts to contemporary social issues.
- Signed essays providing expert analysis on topics such as feminist theory and the impact of AIDS on the arts.
- Headnotes for most entries to clarify complex terminology and historical context.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and librarians recognize this work as a foundational reference text for the study of aesthetics. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous and scholarly examination of the subject matter.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195386310
ISBN-13:
9780195386318
Philosophy
Reference
Aesthetics
Art History
