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Routledge Revealing Art: Why Art Matters - Art Criticism Book

Name: Routledge Revealing Art: Why Art Matters - Art Criticism Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the fundamental questions of aesthetics with Revealing Art: Why Art Matters by Routledge. This book examines why art holds importance in our lives and what defines quality in a creative work. Through a provocative journey, the text investigates the role of imagination and the complexities of artistic judgment. Readers will encounter deep inquiries into how art can inspire or even disgust us. The book addresses controversial topics such as whether artistic judgment is merely a matter of personal taste, and whether art can be considered immoral or obscene. It also tackles the difficult debate regarding censorship in the arts. To bring these abstract concepts to life, the book uses a wide range of visual examples. Carefully chosen color and black-and-white plates feature works from legendary artists including Michelangelo, Matisse, Poussin, and Pollock. This makes it an engaging resource for anyone interested in art history and criticism.

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Explores essential questions regarding why art matters and the importance of imagination in the creative process.

Includes a variety of color and black-and-white plates to provide visual context for the discussions.

Features examples from iconic artists such as Michelangelo, Matisse, Poussin, and Pollock.

Examines complex themes including artistic judgment, personal taste, and the morality of art.

Addresses modern debates surrounding art, including the topics of obscenity and censorship.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415278538
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > History & Criticism > Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 02 December 2004
Listed Since: 09 February 2007

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