Cynthia A. Freeland Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

¿Qué es el arte? ¿Qué significa y por qué lo valoramos? Este texto trata de resolver estas cuestiones que todos nos planteamos y que son propias del campo denominado en términos generales teoría del arte. Se examinan aquí muchas teorías diferentes, la teoría ritual, la teoría formalista, la teoría de la imitación, la teoría de la expresión o la teoría cognitiva, pero no por orden, una detrás de otra, ya que la estrategia de la autora es precisamente poner de relieve la rica diversidad del arte con el fin de dejar clara la dificultad de presentar teorías adecuadas.Para ello, en el enfoque de este estudio de la diversidad del arte la autora ha elegido una táctica de choque, comenzando por el mundo artístico actual, dominado por obras que hablan de sexo o de sacrilegio, hechas con sangre, animales muertos e incluso orina y heces, para después hacernos recorrer hacia atrás la historia del arte. Pero no termina aquí, sino que pretende explicar por qué se valora el arte, teniendo en cuenta cuánta gente paga por tenerlo y coleccionarlo; quiénes son los artistas, qué es lo que hace que sean tan especiales; y termina preguntándose lo que nos espera en el arte del siglo XXI, en la era de Internet.

Explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, bringing together philosophy, art theory, and many examples. This work discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, sex, web sites, and research on the brain's role in perceiving art. It is suitable for the public, introductory students, and teachers in the arts. schovat popis

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 together philosophy and art theory with many engrossing examples. Writing clearly and perceptively, she explores the cultural meanings of art in different contexts, and highlights the continuities of tradition that stretch from modern often sensational works, back to the ancient halls of the Parthenon, to the medieval cathedral of Chartres, and to African nkisi nkondi fetish statues. She explores the difficulties of interpretation, examines recent scientific research into the ways the brain perceives art, and looks to the still-emerging worlds of art on the web, video art, art museum CD-ROMS, and much more. She also guides us through the various theorists of art, from Aristotle and Kant to Baudrillard. Throughout this nuanced account of theories, artists, and works, Freeland provides us with a rich understanding of how cultural significance is captured in a physical medium, and why challenging our perceptions is, and always has been, central to the whole endeavor. It is instructive to recall that Henri Matisse himself was originally derided as a "wild beast." To horrified critics, his bold colors and distorted forms were outrageous. A century later, what was once shocking is now considered beautiful. And that, writes Freeland, is art.

In today's art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this critically acclaimed study, Cynthia Freeland offers a provocative and clear explanation of why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. Providing an accessible introduction to a wide range of theories, artists, and works, Freeland explains why challenging our perceptions is, and always has been, central to the whole endeavour of art. The result is an invaluable introduction to the key debates surrounding our response to art.