Painting As An Art
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Richard Wollheim
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: FEP clipped, previous owner details to front and back end-pages, minor chips to DJ and sun-fading to spine.
'Painting As An Art presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the essence of painting, positioning it as a distinct and complex artistic discipline. This seminal work argues for a deeper understanding of the painter's intentions and the viewer's experience, moving beyond mere visual analysis to consider the psychological and intellectual dimensions of art creation. The author, a distinguished philosopher, illustrates how painting functions as a unique mode of expression, offering a rigorous and compelling examination of its aesthetic and conceptual foundations. It uncovers the intricate relationship between the artist's subjective world and the objective reality of the canvas, detailing the processes through which paint transforms into meaningful art. This insightful volume chronicles the enduring questions surrounding artistic representation and perception, making it an indispensable text for students and enthusiasts of art theory alike.'
Author: Richard Wollheim
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press., 1990
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: FEP clipped, previous owner details to front and back end-pages, minor chips to DJ and sun-fading to spine.
'Painting As An Art presents a profound philosophical inquiry into the essence of painting, positioning it as a distinct and complex artistic discipline. This seminal work argues for a deeper understanding of the painter's intentions and the viewer's experience, moving beyond mere visual analysis to consider the psychological and intellectual dimensions of art creation. The author, a distinguished philosopher, illustrates how painting functions as a unique mode of expression, offering a rigorous and compelling examination of its aesthetic and conceptual foundations. It uncovers the intricate relationship between the artist's subjective world and the objective reality of the canvas, detailing the processes through which paint transforms into meaningful art. This insightful volume chronicles the enduring questions surrounding artistic representation and perception, making it an indispensable text for students and enthusiasts of art theory alike.'