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Exploring the tension between universal meaning and historical context in art, this book examines the perspectives of philosophers Heidegger, Adorno, Derrida, and Danto. Michael Kelly poses critical questions about the role of aesthetics in reconciling these approaches, arguing that art may be fundamentally shaped by its specific historical circumstances. Through this analysis, the work delves into the complexities of philosophical engagement with the arts, highlighting the iconoclastic nature of these thinkers.
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Iconoclasm in Aesthetics, Michael Kelly
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- Title
- Iconoclasm in Aesthetics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Kelly
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 238
- ISBN13
- 9780521822091
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the tension between universal meaning and historical context in art, this book examines the perspectives of philosophers Heidegger, Adorno, Derrida, and Danto. Michael Kelly poses critical questions about the role of aesthetics in reconciling these approaches, arguing that art may be fundamentally shaped by its specific historical circumstances. Through this analysis, the work delves into the complexities of philosophical engagement with the arts, highlighting the iconoclastic nature of these thinkers.