Principles of Art

Informationen zum Autor R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943), philosopher and historian, was Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy, Oxford University. One of the most learned men of his generation, he had a remarkable breadth of interest and knowledge and originiality of mind. He is the author of many notable books, including The Idea of History, An Autobiography, Essay on Metaphysics, Essay on Philosophical Method, The Idea of Nature, The New Leviathan, Speculum Mentis: or The Map of KNowledge, and with J. N. L. Myres, Roman Britain and the English Settlements in the Oxford Hitsory of England series. Klappentext Our first business is to investigate three kinds of art falsely so called. When that has been done we must see what there is left to be said about are proper. Zusammenfassung This treatise on aesthetics criticizes various psychological theories of art, offers new theories and interpretations, and draws important inferences concerning the position of art in human society.

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• Authors: R. G. Collingwood, R.g. Collingwood
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.01.1968
• EAN: 9780195002096
• ISBN: 978-0-19-500209-6
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 207 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Galaxy Books; Print on demand
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology