Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art
"A great book! Terry Barrett tackles complex ideas vital to understanding contemporary art, yet writes in a style that is accessible to students."--Patrick Luber,University of North Dakota"A comprehensive, well-structured, and brilliantly articulated introduction to the theoretical ideas that inform our understanding of contemporary art and its discourses. The artists discussed are varied and diverse, which truly sets this book apart from so many others."--Derek Murray,University ofCalifornia, Santa Cruz"This book is fairly perfect. It is the best book for the level of my undergraduate students."--Irene Nero,Southeastern Louisiana University