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The Philosophy of Art

The Philosophy of Art

Ducasse, Curt John

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Philosophy

ISBN10: 1417912154
ISBN13: 9781417912155
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 30 2004
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Philosophy of Art by Curt John Ducasse is a comprehensive exploration of the nature and purpose of art in the world. The book delves into the various philosophical perspectives on art, including the ways in which it is defined, its relationship to beauty and truth, and its role in human society. Ducasse explores the different theories of art throughout history, from the ancient Greeks to modern-day thinkers, and examines the ways in which art has been used to express emotions, convey ideas, and challenge societal norms. The author also addresses the ethical and moral implications of art, including the question of whether art can be considered morally good or bad. Overall, The Philosophy of Art is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the complex and multifaceted world of art and its place in human culture.1929. Contents: Art and the Creation of Beauty; Art the Language of Feeling. Veron and Tolstoi; Criticism of Croce's Aesthetic; Art and the Freudian Wish; Art as Imitation and as Means of Attraction; The Instrumentalist Theory of Art; The Play Theory of Art; What is Art? The Answer Proposed; The Aesthetic Attitude; Empathic and Peripathic Perception; Ecpathy, Objectification, and the Aesthetic Object; The Aesthetic Feelings; Aesthetic Objects. From and Content in Designs and in Dramatic Entities; The Aesthetic Values; and Standards of Criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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