Aesthetic and artistic autonomy
By: edited by Owen Hulatt
Series: Bloomsbury studies in philosophy
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 243
ISBN-13: 9781441196521; 9781441132307; 9781441126078
Subjects: Aesthetics; Art; Philosophy; Autonomy (Psychology) in art
Description: "Whether art can be wholly autonomous has been repeatedly challenged in the modern history of aesthetics. In this collection of specially-commissioned chapters, a team of experts discuss the extent to which art can be explained purely in terms of aesthetic categories. Covering examples from Philosophy, Music and Art History and drawing on continental and analytic sources, this volume clarifies the relationship between artworks and extra-aesthetic considerations, including historic, cultural or economic factors. It presents a comprehensive overview of the question of aesthetic autonomy, exploring its relevance to both philosophy and the comprehension of specific artworks themselves. By closely examining how the creation of artworks, and our judgements of these artworks, relate to society and history, Aesthetic and Artistic Autonomy provides an insightful and sustained discussion of a major question in aesthetic philosophy."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.