Plain Aesthetics: A Common Sense Approach to Philosophical Aesthetics

By David Fenner

Plain Aestheticsis an introduction to philosophical aesthetics and the philosophy of art written for all audiences. While students studying philosophy will find it informative, it is specifically constructed to be accessible to anyone, even those with no background in philosophy. It contains no jargon or technical language, except where such terms are defined at their point of use. Philosophers and theorists are discussed only where appropriate, and their views explained in context. Plain Aestheticsis written as a conversation between the author and the reader, and employs a great many examples of fascinating and influential artworks. Images and other works are presented to the reader both within the text and through an innovative interactive system. This book makes aesthetics accessible to everyone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554816262
• ISBN13: 9781554816262
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.9"