{"product_id":"aesthetics-an-introduction-to-the-philosophy-of-art-paperback","title":"Aesthetics: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnne Sheppard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do people read novels, go to the theater, or listen to beautiful music? Do we seek out aesthetic experiences simply because we enjoy them--or is there another, deeper, reason we spend our leisure time viewing or experiencing works of art? \u003cem\u003eAesthetics\u003c\/em\u003e, the first short introduction to the contemporary philosophy of aesthetics, examines not just the nature of the aesthetic experience, but the definition of art, and its moral and intrinsic value in our lives.\u003cbr\u003e Anne Sheppard divides her work into two parts: In the first, she summarizes the major theories defining art and beauty; in the second, she explores the nature of aesthetic evaluation and appreciation. As Sheppard explains, there are three main approaches to defining art, all focused on what art objects share. One proposes that all art \u003cem\u003eimitates\u003c\/em\u003e something in life, another that it \u003cem\u003eexpresses\u003c\/em\u003e something (such as anger or ecstasy), still another suggests that all art has \u003cem\u003eformal qualities\u003c\/em\u003e. There is also a fourth which offers that all art shares the quality of beauty.\u003cbr\u003e In the second part, which concentrates on literary art, Sheppard explores such philosophic topics as critical judgment, meaning and truth in literature, and the relationship between art and morals. She raises such questions as whether there is one correct interpretation of a work of art and whether art has a moral effect on its audience and, citing specific examples, explores the views that have been put forth. A wide-ranging, intriguing book, which assumes no formal knowledge on the part of its readers, \u003cem\u003eAesthetics\u003c\/em\u003e opens the door to a greater understanding and appreciation of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Sheppard\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lecturer in Classics at the University of Durham.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 7.74 x 5.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 17, 1987\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47454647582898,"sku":"9780192891648","price":98.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d5125b4faff3d34cb8891d3d978951c1_0170c64f-e2a8-428d-bf83-2efc81e51f8f.webp?v=1778856562","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/aesthetics-an-introduction-to-the-philosophy-of-art-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}