The Theory of the Arts

Francis Edward Sparshott; Francis Edward Sparshott

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The Theory of the Arts

Francis Edward Sparshott and Francis Edward Sparshott

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 2014

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In a systematic overview of classical and modern contributions to aesthetics, Professor Sparshott argues that all four lines of theory, and no others, are necessary to coherent thinking about art.

Originally published in 1982.

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PREFACE
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CONTENTS
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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I. INTRODUCTION
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PART I. ARTS
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II. THE CLASSICAL LINE 1: ARTS
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III. THE CLASSICAL LINE 2: ARTS OF DISENGAGED COMMUNICATION
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IV. THE CLASSICAL LINE 3: ARTS OF BEAUTY
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V. THE CLASSICAL LINE 4: ARTS OF IMAGINATION
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VI. THE CLASSICAL LINE 5: WHAT WORKS OF ART ARE
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VII. THE CLASSICAL LINE 6: WHAT WORKS OF ART ARE LIKE
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VIII. THE CLASSICAL LINE 7: THE CRITICAL FUNCTION
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PART II. ART
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X. THE IDEA OF ART
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XI. THE EXPRESSIVE LINE 1: ART AS EXPRESSION
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XII. THE EXPRESSIVE LINE 2: ARTS, WORKS, ARTISTS
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XIII. THE MYSTIC LINE
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XIV. THE PURIST LINE
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XV. CONCLUSION
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APPENDIX A. AESTHETIC THIS AND AESTHETIC THAT
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APPENDIX B. KINDS OF ART
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APPENDIX C. "GOOD"
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NOTES
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BIBLIOGRAPHIC KEY TO WORKS CITED
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INDEX
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Keywords for this book

Fine art; Work of art; Theory of art; Theory; Thought; Aesthetics; Criticism; Art for art's sake; Emotivism; Art; Process art; Aestheticism; The arts; Aesthetic Theory; Objet d'art; Philosophy; Relativism; Theory of Forms; Avant-garde; Opportunism; The Story of Art; Art criticism; Allegory; Expressivism; Idealization; Imitation (art); Art Express; Culture industry; Iconology; Philosopher; Reality principle; Art in General; Literature; Positivism; Figurative art; Art of representation; Adage; Illusionism (art); The Philosopher; Sophistication; Scholasticism; Art as Experience; Holism; Inductivism; Vested interest (communication theory); The Artist's Way; Conflation; Antithesis; Ad hominem; Self-image; Marcel Duchamp; Circumlocution; Egocentric predicament; Consciousness; Animism; Academic art; Irony; Literary theory; Romanticism; Individuation; Hedonism; Kitsch; Action painting; Solipsism; Anecdote; Explanation; Sentimentality; Dynamism (metaphysics); Genre; The Conceptual Framework

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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research

The Theory of the Arts

Overview

About this book

Topics

Table of contents

Frontmatter

PREFACE

CONTENTS

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

I. INTRODUCTION

II. THE CLASSICAL LINE 1: ARTS

III. THE CLASSICAL LINE 2: ARTS OF DISENGAGED COMMUNICATION

IV. THE CLASSICAL LINE 3: ARTS OF BEAUTY

V. THE CLASSICAL LINE 4: ARTS OF IMAGINATION

VI. THE CLASSICAL LINE 5: WHAT WORKS OF ART ARE

VII. THE CLASSICAL LINE 6: WHAT WORKS OF ART ARE LIKE

VIII. THE CLASSICAL LINE 7: THE CRITICAL FUNCTION

X. THE IDEA OF ART

XI. THE EXPRESSIVE LINE 1: ART AS EXPRESSION

XII. THE EXPRESSIVE LINE 2: ARTS, WORKS, ARTISTS

XIII. THE MYSTIC LINE

XIV. THE PURIST LINE

XV. CONCLUSION

APPENDIX A. AESTHETIC THIS AND AESTHETIC THAT

APPENDIX B. KINDS OF ART

APPENDIX C. "GOOD"

NOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHIC KEY TO WORKS CITED

INDEX

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