Aesthetics

An Audio Guide

De: Charles Taliaferro

Narrado por: Andrea Powell

What is art? Why do we find some things beautiful but not others? Is it wrong to share MP3s? These are just some of the questions explored by aesthetics, the philosophy of art. In this sweeping introduction, Charles Taliaferro skilfully guides us through different theories of art and beauty, tackling issues such as who owns art and what happens when art and morality collide. From Plato on poetry to Ringo Starr on the drums, this is a perfect introduction for anyone interested in the fascinating questions art can raise.

©2011 Charles Taliaferro (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Accessible and assured. This brief account of a vast subject is entirely successful.” (Daniel N Robinson, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford, UK)

“The best … on aesthetics of its kind. Engaging, comprehensive in scope, and rich with examples.” (David Vessey, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Grand Valley State University, USA)

“Beginners who read this excellent introduction will encounter a wide range of sources, dealing with the major questions in aesthetics and illustrated by many and varied artistic examples.” (Gary Iseminger, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, Carleton College, USA)

GreatIntroduction to Aesthetics

If you could sum up Aesthetics: Bolinda Beginner Guides in three words, what would they be?

Clear, informative, accessible

Would you be willing to try another book from Charles Taliaferro? Why or why not?

Yes

What about Andrea Powell’s performance did you like?

Very good

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, but it did make me more aware of what areas of aesthetics are interesting to me and give me ideas of what i would like to look into more.

Any additional comments?

As an art student, I found this a very helpful introduction on the topic of aesthetics. It covers a broad range of artistic practices, painting, literature , film etc from both western and Asian context. Best of all it isn't full of the jargon and long incomprehensible words that has kept me from reading art literature in the past.