Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-263) and index.
Contents:
Artworld and definitions : how that became art -- Realism : art is realistic, truthful, and beautiful -- Expression and cognitivism : art shows feelings, communicates thoughts, and provides knowledge -- Formalism : art is significant form -- Postmodern pluralism : art destabilizes the good, the true, the beautiful, and the self.
Summary:
"Why is that art?, third edition, introduces students to theories of art through the presentation of contemporary works that include abstract and represntational painting, animated film, monumental sculpture, performance art, photographs, relational art, and video installations. Ideal for courses in aesthetics, art theory, art criticism, and the philosophy of art, this unique book provides students with a newfound appreciation for contemporary art, scholarship, and reasoned argumentation"--Back cover.
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