Philosophy of Art Aesthetic Theory and Practice [Paperback]

This book addresses issues in the philosophy of art through the lenses of the three broad areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. It surveys many important and pervasive topics connected to a philosophical understanding of art.Preface -- Introduction to the Philosophy of Art -- The Nature of Art -- The Artwork -- The Artist -- The Audience -- Relationships Between Art and Society: Ethics, Education, Culture -- Relationships Between Art and Science: Method, Understanding, Knowledge -- Performing Arts -- Visual Arts -- Literary Arts