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But Is It Art?: An Introduction to Art Theory
But Is It Art An Introduction to Art Theory
Author: Cynthia Freeland
From Andy Warhol's Brillo boxes to provocative dung-splattered madonnas, in today's art world many strange, even shocking, things are put on display. This often leads exasperated viewers to exclaim--is this really art? In this invaluable primer on aesthetics, Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are so highly valued in art, weaving...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780192853677
ISBN-10: 0192853678
Publication Date: 3/8/2002
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
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Very interesting premise: is everything that claims to be art actually.... art? Several interesting examples are given, from Warhol's Brillo boxes to The Guerila Girls' thought-indusing posters. Several color ilustrations in the middle.


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