Theory of art books

In 1997, during a symposium at Centre Pompidou, Leo Bersani presented a prescient critique of the assimilative tendencies...  Read More >>

The recent poularity of alternative therapies among different communities of the worlds reflects the need to rely...  Read More >>

This book is concerned with why (or whether) paintings have value: why they might be worth creating and attending...  Read More >>

This book develops a postformalist aesthetic theory that makes room for an aesthetic analysis independent of the...  Read More >>

A major cultural critic rethinks creativity and the cultural imaginary in a lively exploration of literature, cinema...  Read More >>

From idolatry to iconoclasm: exploring passionate reactions to imagery across history Images have always elicited...  Read More >>

We all want to have a good life as well as a meaningful life. You have heard the truth that if you do what you love...  Read More >>

Die Erkenntnis, dass Kunstwerke »nur in der Verflechtung mit den zeitgenössischen Faktoren des wirklichen Lebens«...  Read More >>

This is a comprehensive guide to drawing buildings, houses, towns, and cities. This book is great for kids, as well...  Read More >>

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ist ernst zu nehmen, wenn er sich einen „Plastiker"" nennt. Den Begriff Plastik versteht...  Read More >>

As part of documenta fifteen, ruangrupa published two issues of a magazine (majalah), in Indonesia exploring the...  Read More >>

A book on Generative Typology of Dravidian Adjectives. Generative grammar has as its aims, the task of observing...  Read More >>

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To read 'Murmurations' is to step into the studio of a painter. These writings, rich sources of information, share...  Read More >>

"A collection that tracks the astonishing impact of one vernacular aesthetic category-the cute-on postwar and contemporary...  Read More >>

Learn to see art as an artist does. As the mysteries of techniques and styles are revealed, viewing paintings and...  Read More >>

Colours of Art takes the reader on a journey through history by pairing 80 carefully curated artworks with infographic...  Read More >>

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Gets to the heart of what is unique about Indonesian art. Exploring the work of established and emerging artists...  Read More >>

This book examines the art of Cobra, a network of poets and artists from Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam (1948–51)....  Read More >>

This fully revised and updated edition of Routledge Handbook of Social and Cultural Theory offers a remarkably clear...  Read More >>

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This book demonstrates how artists have radically revisited the genre of the self-portrait by using a range of technologies...  Read More >>

Post-Traumatic Art in the City comprises an original analysis of the nexus of war, art and urban society in two...  Read More >>

"""In light of the global aging crisis and concerns, this book sheds a light on images of old women through twelve...  Read More >>