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The Principles of Art (Galaxy Books) - Softcover

Collingwood, R. G.

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9780195002096: The Principles of Art (Galaxy Books)
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ISBN 10: 0195002091 ISBN 13: 9780195002096
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1958

Synopsis

This treatise on aesthetics criticizes various psychological theories of art, offers new theories and interpretations, and draws important inferences concerning the position of art in human society.

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About the Author

R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943), philosopher and historian, was Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy, Oxford University. One of the most learned men of his generation, he had a remarkable breadth of interest and knowledge and originiality of mind. He is the author of many notable books, including The Idea of History, An Autobiography, Essay on Metaphysics, Essay on Philosophical Method, The Idea of Nature, The New Leviathan, Speculum Mentis: or The Map of KNowledge, and with J. N. L. Myres, Roman Britain and the English Settlements in the Oxford Hitsory of England series.

From the Back Cover

Our first business is to investigate three kinds of art falsely so called. When that has been done we must see what there is left to be said about are proper.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication date
1958
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0195002091
ISBN 13 
9780195002096
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
368
Rating
  • 3.93 out of 5 stars
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