But Is It Art?: An Introduction to Art Theory by Cynthia Freeland

But Is It Art?: An Introduction to Art Theory Cynthia Freeland ebook
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Page: 256
ISBN: 9780192853677
Format: pdf

Nov 15, 2010 - But from ancient times up through the early 20th century, men believed learning the art of rhetoric was a noble pursuit and considered it an essential element of a well-rounded education. An introduction to art theory by Cynthia Freeland which is an excellent book which I downloaded for free from kindle. L'art pour l'art captures not just a movement but an aesthetic theory; one that was adopted and defended by both critics and artists as they shaped art history itself. Mar 31, 2014 - But there is a centre, a black hole, in every piece of art; something ineffable. Tradition in the history of aesthetics. Coming from a science background, I've often considered how theoretical constructs could be applied to art. Feb 20, 2009 - This sounds as though criticism were a parasitic form of literary expression, an art based on pre-existing art, a second-hand imitation of creative power. But Is It Art?, An Introduction To Art Theory. Jul 1, 2011 - Surrealism sought this secret language through the fixing of the dream images into works of art. To exclaim--is this really art? Baumgarten introduced the term “aesthetic” into the philosophy of art it seemed to be taken up with the aim of recognising, as well as unifying, certain practices, and perhaps even the concept of beauty itself. Communication students at major universities will also usually be required to take a course in the history and/or theory of rhetoric. They saw rhetoric as a vital tool to teach truth more effectively and as a . Mar 19, 2013 - The book I read to research this post was But is it art? I call it its 'visionary quality'; what you think that artist is trying to say, and what it makes you think/feel. In this invaluable primer on aesthetics, Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are so highly valued in art, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many engrossing examples. It seems, to me, that, in the case of art theory, the major and most relevant questions are: “What is art?” and “Why is art valued?” This book is an excellent introduction to art theory especially for someone, like myself, who has not spent the years of formal study necessary to establish conventional academic credentials. I'll be looking forward to the future posts! Nineteenth Century Antecedents.