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Physical description; 166 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p162-163. - Includes index. Summary; This text invites the reader to think about the value of paintings. Starting from familiar situations such as looking at a poster on the underground, the strands of ordinary thinking about art are developed, refined and sometimes rejected. Concepts of appreciation, artistry, intrinsic value and aesthetic education are elaborated and explored. The author uses a wide range of paintings for contemplation and discussion, challenging the reader to think about whether paintings offer any special and lasting value. Subjects; Painting - Appreciation. Art criticism. Aesthetics, Modern - 20th century. History of art / art & design styles. Theory of art ; Painting & paintings. ART / History / General. ART / Criticism & Theory. ART / General. Art appreciation ; Art ; Philosophy.
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- PublisherGerald Duckworth & Co. Ltd
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0715627015
- ISBN 13 9780715627013
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages168
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Book Description First Edition. Fine copy in the original color-printed, stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 166 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p162-163. - Includes index. Summary; This text invites the reader to think about the value of paintings. Starting from familiar situations such as looking at a poster on the underground, the strands of ordinary thinking about art are developed, refined and sometimes rejected. Concepts of appreciation, artistry, intrinsic value and aesthetic education are elaborated and explored. The author uses a wide range of paintings for contemplation and discussion, challenging the reader to think about whether paintings offer any special and lasting value. Subjects; Painting Appreciation. Art criticism. Aesthetics, Modern 20th century. History of art / art & design styles. Theory of art ; Painting & paintings. ART / History / General. ART / Criticism & Theory. ART / General. Art appreciation ; Art ; Philosophy. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 239727
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