Bakhtin and the Visual Arts

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Focusing on Mikhail Bakhtin's aesthetics, this book explores his theories in relation to painting and sculpture, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary art theory and criticism. It delves into key concepts such as answerability, outsideness, and unfinalizability, suggesting that Bakhtin's ideas provide a framework for understanding the moral implications of creative endeavors. Through an in-depth analysis, the author highlights the relevance of Bakhtin's thought in interpreting the complexities of artistic expression.