Philosophy of Sculpture: Historical Problems, Contemporary Approaches

This volume explores the philosophical significance of sculpture through ten essays,covering approaches from Anglo-American and European philosophy. It examines sculptural examples from both Western and non-Western traditions,addressing issues such as three-dimensionality,physicality,temporality,and morality. It is a valuable resource for advanced students and scholars in aesthetics,art history,history,performance studies,and visual studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 10 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Sculpture has played a pivotal role in nearly every art culture, whether it be contemporary or historical. This comprehensive volume presents ten thought-provoking essays that explore the philosophical dimensions of sculpture, offering perspectives from both Anglo-American and European philosophical traditions. While some essays take a historical approach, others are more conceptual in nature. Nonetheless, all of the essays meticulously examine actual sculptural examples in their discussions. The overarching goal of this volume is not merely to apply philosophy to sculpture but rather to critically evaluate the philosophical approaches in conjunction with in-depth analyses of sculptural exemplars.

Sculpture presents a distinct set of philosophical challenges, particularly in relation to its three-dimensional nature, physicality, temporality, and morality. The authors in this volume address a range of complex and challenging philosophical questions pertaining to these characteristics. Furthermore, while the majority of the essays focus on Western sculptural traditions, there are also contributions that explore sculptural examples from non-Western sources.

Philosophy of Sculpture is the first comprehensive book dedicated to examining the philosophical significance of sculpture in the English language. It serves as a valuable resource for advanced students and scholars in aesthetics, art history, history, performance studies, and visual studies. By delving into the philosophical dimensions of sculpture, this volume contributes to our understanding of the artistic medium and its profound impact on human culture.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 236 x 158 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138615953