The Routledge Companion to the Philosophies of Painting and Sculpture

The Routledge Companion to the Philosophies of Painting and Sculpture is a comprehensive handbook that covers 45 chapters written by leading experts. It explores various topics such as art forms, history, questions of form, style, and address, art and science, comparisons among the arts, questions of value, and philosophers of art. The book is organized into eight broader sections and includes individual topics such as art and cognitive science, evolutionary origins of art, art and perception, pictorial realism, artistic taste, style, issues of race and gender, art and religion, art and philosophy, and the end of art. It also discusses the work of selected philosophers, providing a point of entry for students and scholars alike.

Format: Hardback
Length: 498 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Companion to the Philosophies of Painting and Sculpture is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook that spans 45 chapters, written exclusively for this volume by an international team of esteemed experts. This groundbreaking work stands as the first of its kind, offering a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical dimensions of painting and sculpture. The editors have skillfully organized the chapters into eight broad sections, encompassing Artforms, History, Form, Style, Address, Art and Science, Comparisons among the Arts, Questions of Value, Philosophers of Art, and Institutional Questions.

Within these sections, a wide range of individual topics are covered, including art and cognitive science, the evolutionary origins of art, art and perception, pictorial realism, artistic taste, style, issues of race and gender, art and religion, art and philosophy, and the end of art. The book also delves into the thought of select philosophers, such as Diderot, Hegel, Ruskin, Gombrich, Goodman, Wollheim, and Danto, providing valuable insights into their philosophical perspectives on painting and sculpture.

In addition to its comprehensive coverage, The Routledge Companion to the Philosophies of Painting and Sculpture features an introduction by the editors, providing a valuable overview of the subject matter. Furthermore, it is extensively indexed, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in delving into the philosophical complexities of these artistic mediums.

This comprehensive and insightful handbook is a testament to the enduring significance of painting and sculpture in shaping our understanding of the world, and it serves as a valuable point of entry for students and scholars alike, while also providing a rich and up-to-date reference for those engaged in the study of these artistic disciplines.

Weight: 1110g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138233812