TEHRAN (IBNA) -- ‘Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction’ (2003) by American scholar Cynthia Freeland described as a book of simplicity and clarity has been published in Persian.
From the series of Very Short Introductions printed by Oxford University Press, the book has been translated into Persian by Marjan Zolfaghari. Fipa Publishing has released ‘Art Theory’ in 228 pages and 300 copies.
In today’s art world many strange, even shocking, things qualify as art. In this Very Short Introduction Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, museums, sex, and politics, clarifying contemporary and historical accounts of the nature, function, and interpretation of the arts.
Freeland also propels us into the future by surveying cutting-edge web sites, alongside the latest research on the brain’s role in perceiving art. This clear, provocative book engages with the big debates surrounding our responses to art and is an invaluable introduction to anyone interested in thinking about art.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Cynthia A. Freeland is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Houston. She has published on topics in the philosophy of art and film, ancient Greek philosophy, and feminist theory. She is also author of ‘The Naked and the Undead: Evil and the Appeal of Horror’ (1999) and co-editor of ‘Philosophy and Film’ (1995).