1st Edition

Aesthetic Value

By Alan Goldman Copyright 1995
212 Pages
by Routledge

212 Pages
by Routledge

208 Pages
by Routledge

At the heart of aesthetics lie fundamental questions about value in art and the objectivity of aesthetic valuation. A theory of aesthetic value must explain how the properties of artworks contribute to the values derived from contemplating and appreciating works of art. When someone passes judgment on a work of art, just what is it that is happening, and how can such judgments be criticized and... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Evaluative Aesthetic Properties 3. Base Properties 4. Interpretation and History 5. Evaluation

Biography

Goldman, Alan