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Taliaferro, Charles.
Aesthetics.
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Aesthetics
: a
beginner
's
guide
/ Charles Taliaferro.
by
Taliaferro, Charles.
Oneworld, 2011.
Call #:
701.17 T146a
Subjects
Aesthetics
.
Series
Oneworld beginners' guides.
ISBN:
9781851688203 (pbk.)
185168820X (pbk.)
Description:
xii, 150 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-144) and index.
Contents:
What is beauty -- What is a work of art -- Art and meaning -- What makes good art -- The location ownership and dangers of artwork -- Cross cultural
aesthetics
.
Summary:
"What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by
aesthetics
, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through different theories of art and beauty, tackling issues such as who owns art and what happens when art and morality collide. From Plato on poetry to Ringo Starr on the drums, this is a perfect introductory text for anyone interested in the fascinating questions art can raise."
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