{"title":"Richard Wollheim","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Wollheim's works delve into the intricate relationship between visual art and philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of artistic experience. Readers can explore his thoughtful examinations of painting, aesthetics, and how art shapes human perception and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen analytical eye, Wollheim blends intellectual rigour with an accessible style, making his books essential for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e. His writings invite reflection on the deeper meanings embedded within artistic expression and its role in society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painting-as-an-art-by-richard-wollheim-9780691252292","title":"Painting as an Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the twentieth century's most influential texts on philosophical aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePainting as an Art\u003c\/em\u003e is acclaimed philosopher Richard Wollheim's encompassing vision of how to view art. Transcending the traditional boundaries of art history, Wollheim draws on his three great passions—philosophy, psychology, and art—to present an illuminating theory of the very experience of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe shows how to unlock the meaning of a painting by retrieving—almost reenacting—the creative activity that produced it. In order to fully appreciate a work of art, Wollheim argues, critics must bring a much richer conception of human psychology than they have in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic book points the way to discovering what is most profound and subtle about paintings by major artists such as Titian, Bellini, and de Kooning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597479887084,"sku":"9780691252292","price":105.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691252292-painting-as-an-art.jpg?v=1777952864"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-wollheim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}