Philosophical Issues in Art

by Patricia H. Werhane

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This anthology on aesthetics illustrates abstract philosophical readings with comments by artists and with a number of art works.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 700.1 — Arts & recreation Arts Arts & Recreation Philosophy and theory of the arts
LCC: BH39 .P473 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Aesthetics Aesthetics
BISAC: PHI PHILOSOPHY General

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