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Exploring the significance of art, this book delves into its impact on our emotions and perceptions, questioning the nature of artistic judgment and the boundaries of morality in art. Through insightful discussions of iconic works, from Michelangelo's "Pieta" to Jackson Pollock's "Summertime," it challenges readers to consider whether art can be deemed immoral or obscene and the implications of censorship. Enhanced by a variety of illustrations, the text emphasizes the crucial role of imagination in understanding and appreciating art.
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Revealing Art, Matthew Kieran
- Language
- Released
- 2004
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Revealing Art
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Kieran
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN10
- 0415278546
- ISBN13
- 9780415278546
- Series
- Description
- Exploring the significance of art, this book delves into its impact on our emotions and perceptions, questioning the nature of artistic judgment and the boundaries of morality in art. Through insightful discussions of iconic works, from Michelangelo's "Pieta" to Jackson Pollock's "Summertime," it challenges readers to consider whether art can be deemed immoral or obscene and the implications of censorship. Enhanced by a variety of illustrations, the text emphasizes the crucial role of imagination in understanding and appreciating art.