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Bloomsbury Academic Phenomenology of Paint - Aesthetics and Contemporary Art

Name: Phenomenology of Paint - Aesthetics and Contemporary Art
Brand: Bloomsbury Academic
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Explore the profound aesthetics, anthropology, and history of paint as both material substance and philosophical concept in this comprehensive analysis. The Phenomenology of Paint examines paint's role across ritual, art, and human culture, tracing its journey from prehistoric and ancient ceremonial uses through to contemporary artistic practice. The book investigates pigment chemistry, provenance, and the politics behind paint production, whilst analysing how paint functions in concealment, beautification, and bodily application. It addresses the deliberate hiding of paint by artists and the theoretical efforts to isolate paint as a distinct medium worthy of serious study. Published by Bloomsbury Academic, this work offers a clearly articulated account that bridges materiality and illusion, revealing how this ubiquitous substance shapes aesthetic experience and cultural meaning across time and tradition.

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Examines the aesthetics and phenomenology of paint as both material substance and philosophical concept.

Traces paint's history from prehistoric and ancient ritual practices through contemporary artistic applications.

Analyses pigment chemistry, provenance, and the political dimensions of paint production and sourcing.

Explores paint's role in concealment, beautification, and bodily decoration across cultures and time periods.

Investigates artistic strategies for hiding paint and theoretical frameworks for isolating it as a distinct medium.

Integrates anthropology, ethnography, and aesthetics to provide a comprehensive understanding of paint's cultural significance.

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Brand: Bloomsbury Academic
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1350446912
Category: Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Philosophy > History & Schools of Thought > Western
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 12 June 2025
Listed Since: 23 September 2024

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