an introduction to art theory Freeland, Cynthia A. creator text enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2001 monographic eng spa

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xxi, 231 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 18 cm. "In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this book, Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples." "She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts. Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, along with the latest research on the brain's role in perceiving art." "This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and will prove an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art."--Jacket 1 Blood and beauty 1 -- 2 Paradigms and purposes 30 -- 3 Cultural crossings 60 -- 4 Money, markets, museums 90 -- 5 Gender, genius, and Guerrilla Girls 122 -- 6 Cognition, creation, comprehension 148 -- 7 Digitizing and disseminating 177. Cynthia Freeland. Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-221) and index. Art Philosophy Aesthetics Arte Filosofía Estética N 71 F854b 2001 700/.1 0192100556 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001269145-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001269145-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2001269145-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001269145-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0638/2001269145-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2001269145-b.html UKM 010509 20230410124130.0 spa