Art Theory by Cynthia Freeland
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Mouthwatering design-compact, colorful, sturdyCan travel in one's pocket. * Walks of Art, Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju *
Admirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. * U.S.I. Journal *
Admirable for its compactness, reader-friendliness, this 'very short introduction' is nevertheless notable for its wide-ranging discussion of matters germane to the field of contemporary art. Should be a treat for the art-lovers amongst the academics. * U.S.I. Journal *
Cynthia A. Freeland is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Houston. She has published on topics in the philosophy of art and film, ancient Greek philosophy, and feminist theory. She is also author of The Naked and the Undead: Evil and the Appeal of Horror (1999) and co-editor of Philosophy and Film (1995).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192804631 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192804634 |
| Title | Art Theory |
| Author | Cynthia Freeland |
| Series | Very Short Introductions |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2003-02-13 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
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