Aesthetic Value

by Alan Goldman

Book Overview

At the heart of aesthetics lie fundamental questions about value in art and the objectivity of aesthetic valuation. A theory of aesthetic value must explain how the properties of artworks contribute to the values derived from contemplating and appreciating works of art. When someone passes judgment on a work of art, just what is it that is happening, and how can such judgments be criticized and defended?In this concise survey, intended for advanced...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367314339
• ISBN13: 9780367314330
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"