Why is that art?
Subtitle: aesthetics and criticism of contemporary art
By: Terry Barrett
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
ISBN-13: 9780199758807
Subjects: Philosophy; Modern Art; Modern Aesthetics
Other titles: Aesthetics and criticism of contemporary art
Description: "Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? Why is it good? Author Terry Barrett addresses these questions about contemporary art using four key sources: a broad, diverse, and engaging sampling of works, the artists who created the works, philosophers of art, and art critics. Why Is That Art? introduces students to established theories of art through the presentation of contemporary works that include abstract and representational painting, monumental sculpture, performance art, video installations, films, and photographs. 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."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.