Modern Art Philosophy

Author: (USA) Blok
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is written for anyone interested in art and art theory. Reading this book does not require extensive knowledge of philosophy, the history of ideas, or art history, nor does it require familiarity with all art forms. Understanding just one art form—such as music, dance, theater, film, or literature—is generally sufficient. Considering that students' comprehension will gradually improve as they read this book, it has been written in a progressive manner, starting from the basics and moving deeper. This book is based on the assumption that: art philosophy theory, art criticism, art history, the history of taste, and general intellectual history can all be mutually interchangeable or substitutable. This may be the best way to introduce students to art theory. The material in this book is largely derived from the author's many years of teaching experience in art theory. The most prominent feature of this book is its strong emphasis on the close relationship between art theory and art practice.