Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. The A. W. Mellon Lectures in the Fine Arts iv
3. Preface xi
4. Preface to the Second Printing xiv
5. Acknowledgments xvi
6. CONTENTS xvii
7. List of Plates xix
8. I. Physical Existence 1
9. II. Individuality 46
10. III. Duration 74
11. IV. Ontology of Paintings 104
12. V. The Causality of Form 134
13. VI. The World of Paintings 175
14. VII. Painting and Language 207
15. VIII. Imitation and Creation 241
16. IX. The Significance of Modern Painting 281
17. Appendix 301
18. Bibliography 331
19. Index 345