Philosophy and Aesthetics / Edition 1

by James W. Manns

Overview

James Manns presents a readable and entertaining examination of the most serious questions posed by the arts and our relation to them. In a clear and engaging fashion, he explores the central issues in aesthetics: aesthetic judgment, the nature and role of criticism, the elusiveness of the concept of art, and communication through art, and he critically (but sympathetically) considers that principal theories of art that focus on expression, form, and representation. Through the use of extensive, entertaining, and current examples (including film), Manns conveys the solid basics relating to the history and development of aesthetic theories, tries out these various theories against the art of the last half century, then outlines his own view revolving around the artist's intention and the act of communication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563249549
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/31/1997
Series:	Explorations in Philosophy Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The “Elusiveness” of Art: Questions of Definition and Delimitation; Chapter 2 Theories of Art: Representation; Chapter 3 Theories of Art: Form; Chapter 4 Theories of Art: Expression; Chapter 5 Intentions, Intentionality, and Artistic Communication; Chapter 6 Universality, Objectivity, and the Claim of Taste;

Editorial Reviews

Evaluates the most important theories of art<-->formalism, expressionism, and representationism<-->and explores issues that are central to the nature of art, including the problem of definition, questions of taste, the role of intentions, and the prospects for universality. Manns (philosophy, U. of Kentucky) emphasizes classic sources while providing synthetic interpretations of views he discusses to ensure that his critiques and recommendations are directed at serious rather than imaginary targets. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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