Looking at Pictures: Introduction to the Appreciation of Art

Looking at Pictures: Introduction to the Appreciation of Art

by JohnArmstrong (Author), Dr . John Armstrong (Author)

Synopsis

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 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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Gerald Duckworth & Co Ltd
Published: 24 Oct 1996

ISBN 10: 0715627015
ISBN 13: 9780715627013