| Description |
xi, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Understanding feminist philosophy |
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Understanding feminist philosophy.
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| Contents |
1. Artists and art: a brief history of concepts -- 2. Aesthetic pleasures -- 3. Amateurs and professionals -- 4. Deep gender: taste and food -- 5. What is art? (Art is what?) -- 6. Difficult pleasures: sublimity and disgust |
| Summary |
"The book introduces in clear language the role gender plays in our understanding of art, creativity, and aesthetic qualities. Philosophies of the past are examined for their influence over gendered ways of conceiving aesthetics; and contemporary theorists such as Arthur Danto and Luce Irigaray are situated in relation to feminist art practices. Each chapter concludes with a summary, and there is an extensive bibliography." "Carolyn Korsmeyer's style is refreshing and accessible, making the book suitable for students of philosophy, gender studies, visual studies, and art theory, as well as anyone interested in the impact of gender on aesthetics."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-187) and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to EBL (Ebook Library) |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Art -- Philosophy.
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Arts -- Philosophy.
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Feminism and art.
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Feminist theory.
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Women in art.
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Esthetics [MESH]
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Feminism [MESH]
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Esthetics.
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Feminism.
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Esthetics.
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Feminism.
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| Author |
Ebooks Corporation.
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| LC no. |
2003058656 |
| ISBN |
0415266580 |
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0415266599 paperback |
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