ART THEORY

Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with man y fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and histori cal 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 b ig debat...[Llegir més]