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Looking at Pictures: Introduction to the Appreciation of Art
Looking at Pictures Introduction to the Appreciation of Art Author:John Armstrong This text invites the reader to think about the value of paintings. Starting from familar situations such as looking at a poster on the underground, the strands of ordinary thinking about art are developed, refined and sometimes rejected. Concepts of appreciation, artistry, intrinsic value and aestetic education are elaborated and explored. The ... more »author uses a wide range of paintings for contemplation and discussion, challenging the reader to think about whether paintings offer any special and lasting value.« less