Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art: An Introduction

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Praised in its original edition for its up-to-date, rigorous presentation of current debates and for the clarity of its presentation, Robert Stecker's new edition of Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art preserves the major themes and conclusions of the original, while expanding its content, providing new features, and enhancing accessibility. Stecker introduces students to the history and evolution of aesthetics, and also makes an important distinction between aesthetics and philosophy of art. Whileaesthetics is the study of value, philosophy of art deals with a much wider array of questions in.;Environmental aesthetics: natural beauty -- Conceptions of the aesthetic: aesthetic experience -- Conceptions of the aesthetic: aesthetic properties -- What is art? -- What kind of object is a work of art? -- Interpretation and the problem of the relevant intention -- Representation: fiction -- Representation: depiction -- Expressiveness in music and poetry -- Artistic value -- Interaction: ethical, aesthetic and artistic value -- The value of architecture.