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The Power of ArtNote: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781509540976 Year: 2020 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) Pages: 100 Discover 'The Power of Art,' a profound exploration of the intrinsic nature and autonomy of art in our contemporary aesthetic landscape. In this compelling 2020 publication, Markus Gabriel, a pioneer of New Realism, delves into
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509540976
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 100
Discover 'The Power of Art,' a profound exploration of the intrinsic nature and autonomy of art in our contemporary aesthetic landscape. In this compelling 2020 publication, Markus Gabriel, a pioneer of New Realism, delves into the very essence of art's power, challenging preconceived notions that equate beauty with subjective evaluation. He argues against the traditional view that art's value is solely dictated by the market or financial interests.
Instead, Gabriel asserts that art thrives on its uncontrollable nature and fundamental autonomy, deeply rooted in human experience since the earliest cave paintings. This book navigates through philosophical arguments that showcase how art has shaped our identities and interactions with the world. As an essential read for art enthusiasts, philosophers, and those curious about aesthetics, 'The Power of Art' celebrates art’s transformative capabilities, emphasizing its role in reflecting human existence and our perception of reality.
Join the conversation about contemporary art's significance and indulge in a book that illuminates the ambiguous yet powerful nature of art itself. This is not just a read; it is an invitation to redefine your understanding of art's role in society, culture, and personal identity. Don't miss out on adding this significant work to your collection and understanding how it resonates with the modern experience.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509540976
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 100
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We live in an era of aesthetics. Art has become both pervasive and powerful “ it is displayed not only in museums and galleries but also on the walls of corporations and it is increasingly fused with design. But what makes art so powerful, and in what does its power consist?  According to a widespread view, the power of art “ its beauty “ lies in the eye of the beholder. What counts as art appears to be a function of individual acts of evaluation supported by powerful institutions. On this account, the power of art stems from a force that is not itself aesthetic, such as the art market and the financial power of speculators. Art expresses, in a disguised form, the power of something else “ like money “ that lies behind it. In one word, art has lost its autonomyIn this short book, Markus Gabriel rejects this view He argues that art is essentially uncontrollable. It is in the nature of the work of art to be autonomous to such a degree that the art world will never manage to overpower it. Ever since the cave paintings of Lascaux, art has taken hold of the human mind and implemented itself in our very being. Thanks to the emergence of art we became human beings, that is, beings who lead their lives in light of an image of the human being and its position in the world and in relation to other species. Due to its structural, ontological power, art itself is and remains radically autonomous. Yet, this power is highly ambiguous, as we cannot control its unfoldingIn this book, a leading proponent of New Realism applies this philosophical perspective to art to create a new ae
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Good book
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Already a med surg nurse but needed a refresher for the certification test. Honestly just skimmed through this and pass the test
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Great series
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This does not disappoint. We buy the new editions as they are published to stay current with this series which is written in clear, understandable words.
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