But Is It Art?

But Is It Art?
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780191504259
ISBN-13 : 0191504254
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Book Synopsis But Is It Art? by : Cynthia Freeland

Download or read book But Is It Art? written by Cynthia Freeland and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2002-02-07 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this book, 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-edge web sites, along with the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art. This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art.


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