An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy) - Softcover

Eldridge, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052180521X ISBN 13: 9780521805216

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Richard Eldridge's compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art draws on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as literary theory and art criticism. Eldridge explores the representational, expressive, and formal dimensions of art, and argues that works of art present their subject matter as creations of enduring cognitive, moral, and social interest. His accessible study will be of interest to students and anyone interested in the relationship between thought and art.

About this title

Book Description:

Richard Eldridge presents a clear and compact survey of philosophical theories of the nature and significance of art. Drawing on materials from classical and contemporary philosophy as well as from literary theory and art criticism, he explores the representational, expressive, and formal dimensions of art, and he argues that works of art present their subject matter in ways that are of enduring cognitive, moral, and social interest. His accessible study will be invaluable to students and to all readers who are interested in the relation between thought and art.

About the Author:

Richard Eldridge is Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College and has published widely on the philosophy of art and literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 052180521X
• ISBN 13: 9780521805216
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296