ABSTRACT

This book addresses issues in the philosophy of art through the lenses of the three broad areas of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. It surveys many important and pervasive topics connected to a philosophical understanding of art.

chapter 1|23 pages

Introduction to the Philosophy of Art

chapter 2|35 pages

The Nature of Art

chapter 3|33 pages

The Artwork

chapter 4|33 pages

The Artist

chapter 5|35 pages

The Audience

chapter 8|34 pages

Performing Arts

chapter 9|36 pages

Visual Arts

chapter 10|36 pages

Literary Arts