Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art

by Terry Barrett

Book Overview

Why Is That Art? addresses common questions that viewers raise about contemporary art: Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? If I did this, would it be art? Why is it good? Covering a broad, diverse, and engaging sampling of works--abstract and representational painting, monumental sculpture, performance art, video installations, films, and photographs--author Terry Barrett responds to these questions using three sources:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195167422
• ISBN13: 9780195167429
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.1" x 7.4"