The Philosophy of ArtStephen Davies Now available in a fully revised and updated second edition, this accessible and insightful introduction outlines the central theories and ongoing debates in the philosophy of art.
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Contents
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Chapter 2 Defining Art | 24 |
Chapter 3 Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art | 49 |
Chapter 4 Varieties of Art | 80 |
Chapter 5 Interpretation | 106 |
Chapter 6 Expression and Emotional Responses | 131 |
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