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Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Paperback • 2003 • English

Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction

By Cynthia A. Freeland

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About the book

In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting...Show more

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9780192804631

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Published year

2003

Language

English

Original title

Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction

Format

Paperback

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