Philosophy of Art

<p><em>Philosophy of Art</em> is a textbook for undergraduate students interested in the topic of philosophical aesthetics.<br>It introduces the techniques of analytic philosophy as well as key topics such as the representational theory of art formalism neo-formalism aesthetic theories of art neo-Wittgensteinism the Institutional Theory of Art. as well as historical approaches to the nature of art.<br>Throughout abstract philosophical theories are illustrated by examples of both traditional and contemporary art including frequent reference to the avant-garde in this way enriching the readers understanding of art theory as well as the appreciation of art.<br>Unique features of the textbook are:<br>* chapter summaries<br>* summaries of major theories of art and suggested analyses of the important categories used when talking and thinking of art<br>* annotated suggested readings at the ends of chapters.<br><br>Also available in this series:<br><em>Epistemology</em> Pb: 0-415-13043-3: £12.99<br><em>Ethics</em> Pb: 0-415-15625-4: £11.99<br><em>Metaphysics</em> Pb: 0-415-14034-X: £12.99<br><em>Philosophy of Mind</em> Pb: 0-415-13060-3: £11.99<br><em>Philosophy of Religion</em> Pb: 0-415-13214-2: £12.99</p>