Philosophy of Art: A Contemporary Introduction
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Author Description
Philosophy Of Art Is A Textbook For Undergraduate Students Interested In The Topic Of Philosophical Aesthetics. It Introduces The Techniques Of Analytic Philosophy As Well As Key Topics Such As The Representational Theory Of Art, Formalism, Neo-formalism, Aesthetic Theories Of Art, Neo-wittgensteinism, The Institutional Theory Of Art. As Well As Historical Approaches To The Nature Of Art. Throughout, Abstract Philosophical Theories Are Illustrated By Examples Of Both Traditional And Contemporary Art Including Frequent Reference To The Avant-garde In This Way Enriching The Readers Understanding Of Art Theory As Well As The Appreciation Of Art. Unique Features Of The Textbook Are: * Chapter Summaries * Summaries Of Major Theories Of Art And Suggested Analyses Of The Important Categories Used When Talking And Thinking Of Art * Annotated Suggested Readings At The Ends Of Chapters. Also Available In This Series: Epistemology Pb: 0-415-13043-3: 12.99 Ethics Pb: 0-415-15625-4: 11.99 Metaphysics Pb: 0-415-14034-x: 12.99 Philosophy Of Mind Pb: 0-415-13060-3: 11.99 Philosophy Of Religion Pb: 0-415-13214-2: 12.99
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the fundamental nature of art by applying the rigorous techniques of analytic philosophy to historical and contemporary aesthetic theories. Noël Carroll, a prominent philosopher of art, utilizes his extensive academic background to construct a framework that bridges abstract theory with concrete artistic practice. The book evaluates how various philosophical schools define art, moving from traditional representational models to modern institutional theories. By grounding these complex arguments in specific examples, the author provides a structured methodology for students to analyze the ontological and evaluative status of art.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of the representational theory, formalism, and neo-formalism.
- Examination of neo-Wittgensteinian approaches and the institutional theory of art.
- Integration of traditional art history alongside avant-garde and contemporary movements.
- Pedagogical tools including chapter summaries, theory breakdowns, and annotated reading lists.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this work as a foundational text for undergraduate aesthetics courses due to its clear application of analytic methods. Readers often note that the prose maintains academic rigor while remaining accessible to students encountering these complex philosophical debates for the first time.
Page Count:
273
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203319516
ISBN-13:
9780203319512
Philosophy
textbook
Art Theory
Art
Aesthetics
