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The art question / Nigel Warburton.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Routledge, 2002Description: x, 147 pISBN:
  • 0415174899 (hb)
  • 0415174902 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 701 21
LOC classification:
  • N70 .W37 2002
Contents:
Introduction: Art and Philosophy -- Ch. 1. Significant Form -- Ch. 2. Expression of Emotion -- Ch. 3. Family Resemblances -- Ch. 4. Institutional Contexts -- Ch. 5. So What?
Review: "'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 book. With the help of varied illustrations, from Cezanne and Francis Bacon, to Warhol and Damien Hirst, Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to the art question." "The Art Question is a guide through the art maze and is for anyone interested in art or philosophy, or for those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures."--BOOK JACKET.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Art and Philosophy -- Ch. 1. Significant Form -- Ch. 2. Expression of Emotion -- Ch. 3. Family Resemblances -- Ch. 4. Institutional Contexts -- Ch. 5. So What?

"'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 book. With the help of varied illustrations, from Cezanne and Francis Bacon, to Warhol and Damien Hirst, Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to the art question." "The Art Question is a guide through the art maze and is for anyone interested in art or philosophy, or for those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures."--BOOK JACKET.

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