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OverviewIn 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-edge web sites, alongside 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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cynthia Freeland (, University of Houston, Texas)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 11.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.142kg ISBN: 9780192804631ISBN 10: 0192804634 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 13 February 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsList of Illustrations 1: Blood and Beauty 2: Paradigms and Purposes 3: Cultural Crossings 4: Money, Markets, Museums 5: Gender, Genius, and Guerrilla Girls 6: Cognition, Creation, Comprehension 7: Digitizing and Disseminating Conclusion References Further Reading IndexReviewsAdmirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. U.S.I. Journal Admirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. U.S.I. Journal Author InformationCynthia A. Freeland is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Houston. She has published on topics in the philosophy of art and film, ancient Greek philosophy, and feminist theory. She is also author of The Naked and the Undead: Evil and the Appeal of Horror (1999) and co-editor of Philosophy and Film (1995). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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