In this engaging text, Stephen Davies provides an incisive account of the core subjects and questions in contemporary philosophy of art. Topics include the interpretation of art; the relation between art, culture, and our evolutionary heritage; the expression and arousal of emotion through art; the challenges posed by varieties of art over time and across cultures; and provocative puzzles about the value of art. Featuring full-color illustrations, vibrant examples, and questions for further reflection, The Philosophy of Art offers thoughtful and provocative discussion for anyone interested in the nature and appreciation of art.
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Malden, MA ; Oxford
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Blackwell Pub.
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2006
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x, 239 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
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Foundations of the philosophy of the arts
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Includes bibliographical references and index.Includes bibliographical references and index
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ISBN: 1405120231
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Stephen Davies
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Evolution and culture -- Defining art -- Aesthetics and the philosophy of art -- Varieties of art -- Interpretation -- Expression and emotional responses -- Pictorial representation and the visual arts -- The value of art