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

$161.98

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

Name: Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9780190268848
Price: 161.98 USD
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by Terry Barrett

$161.98

Book Overview

Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? Why is it good?

Why Is That Art?, Third Edition, introduces students to theories of art through the presentation of contemporary works that include abstract and representational painting, animated film, monumental sculpture, performance art, photographs, relational art, and video installations. Ideal for courses in aesthetics, art theory, art criticism, and the philosophy of art, this unique book provides students with a newfound appreciation for contemporary art, scholarship, and reasoned argumentation.

ISBN	9780190268848
Author	Terry Barrett
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Genre	Arts
Format	Paperback
Published	February 2017
Edition	3
Language	ENG- English
Pages	304
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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