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Davies, Stephen, 1950-

The philosophy of art / Stephen Davies. - Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2006. - x, 239 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - Foundations of the philosophy of the arts .

Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Evolution and culture -- Defining art -- Aesthetics and the philosophy of art -- Varieties of art -- Interpretation -- Expression and emotional responses -- Pictorial representation and the visual arts -- The value of art.

ISBN: 1405120223 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1405120231 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781405120227 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781405120234 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005010994

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Aesthetics.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Art--Philosophy.

LC Class. No.: N66 / .D32 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 701