Encyclopedia of Aesthetics

The first reference of its kind surveys the full breadth of critical thought on art, culture, and society--from classical philosophy to contemporary critical theory. Featuring 600 original articles by distinguished scholars from many fields and countries, it is a comprehensive survey of majorconcepts, thinkers, and debates about the meaning, uses, and value of all the arts--from painting and sculpture to literature, music, theater, dance, television, film, and popular culture. Of special interest are in-depth surveys of Western aesthetics and broad coverage of non-Western traditions andtheories of art. The work includes cross references, bibliographies, and an index.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195126475
• ISBN13: 9780195126471
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr (Sd)
• Length: 4 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.