Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art

by Terry Barrett

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Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? Why is it good? Author Terry Barrett addresses these questions about contemporary art using four key sources: a broad, diverse, and engaging sampling of works, the artists who created the works, philosophers of art, and art critics. Why Is That Art? introduces students to established theories of art through the presentation of contemporary works that include abstract and representational...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0199758808

ISBN13:9780199758807

Release Date:September 2011

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.12 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 9.1" x 7.4"

Related Subjects

Aesthetics Art Art History Arts, Music & Photography Humanities Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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