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Philosophy of Painting
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Series: Bloomsbury Aesthetics
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What can philosophy reveal about painting and how might it deepen our understanding of this enduring art form? Philosophy of Painting investigates the complex relationship between the painted surface and the depicted subject, opening up current debates to address questions concerning the historicality of art.
Embracing contemporary painting, it examines topics such as the post-medium condition and the digital divide, and the work of artists such as Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, Amy Sillman, and Katharina Grosse.
Illustrated with 24 colour plates and highly readable throughout, Philosophy of Painting provides a philosophically rigorous defence of the relevance of painting in the 21st century, making an original contribution to the major ideas informing painting as an art. Here is a clear and coherent account of the contemporary significance of painting and the pressures and possibilities that distinguish it from other art forms.
Series: Bloomsbury Aesthetics
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Philosophy of Painting by Jason Gaiger is praised for filling a critical gap by focusing on the importance of thinking about paintings in the contemporary era, beyond newer media. The author is commended for beautifully integrating theoretical discussions with art historical detail, making the book accessible to both experts and newcomers in the field. It is considered a valuable introduction to painting's philosophical aspects.
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ISBN: 9781350104907
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 November 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Edition: 2nd edition
Illustration: 24 colour and 2 bw illus
Audience: Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 232
About the Author
Jason Gaiger is Professor of Aesthetics and Art Theory and a Fellow of St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford, UK.
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