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

Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? Why is...
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Author: Terry Barrett
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Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art by Barrett, Terry

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

BD$188.10

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

BD$188.10
Author: Terry Barrett
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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.


Author: Terry Barrett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 02/23/2017
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.40w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780190268848

About the Author

Terry Barrett is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University and former Professor of Art History and Art Education at the University of North Texas.

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