Art Question

<p>If an artist sends a live peacock to an exhibition is it art? <br>'What is art?' is a question many of us want answered but are too afraid to ask. It is the very question that Nigel Warburton demystifies in this brilliant and accessible little book. With the help of varied illustrations and photographs from Cézanne and Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst best-selling author Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to art in a refreshing jargon-free style.<br>With customary clarity he explains art theories that are much discussed but little understood by thinkers such as Clive Bell R.G Collingwood and Wittgenstein. He illuminates other perplexing problems in art such as the artist's intention representation and emotion. Drawing on photographs of Cindy Sherman and Tiananmen Square Warburton shows that if we are ever to answer the art question we must consider each work of art on its own terms.<br>A stimulating and handy guide through the art maze <em>The Art Question</em> is essential reading for anyone interested in art philosophy or those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures.</p>