192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
192 Pages
by
Routledge
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Almost all of us would agree that the experience of art is deeply rewarding. Why this is the case remains a puzzle; nor does it explain why many of us find works of art much more important than other sources of pleasure. Art and Knowledge argues that the experience of art is so rewarding because it can be an important source of knowledge about ourselves and our relation to each other and to the... Read more
Preface, 1 What is art?, 2 On representation, 3 Art as inquiry, 4 Evaluation of art, 5 Avant-garde art and knowledge, Notes, Bibliography, Index
Biography
James O. Young
'Young shows wide and thoughtful knowledge, and sincere appreciation of the arts.' - Eileen John, University of Louisville
'This is a controversial book and particularly to be valued for that reason.'
