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Aesthetic as Science of Expression and General Linguistic

by Benedetto Croce, Douglas Ainslie (Translator)
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Overview

A seminal work of philosophy and an invaluable resource for students of aesthetics, this volume deeply influenced a generation of art historians. Author Benedetto Croce’s theory that art is expression—his signature contribution to aesthetics—allowed art historians to accept many artifacts previously deemed unworthy of study as valuable contributions to the history of art.

Synopsis

A seminal work of philosophy and an invaluable resource for students of aesthetics, this volume deeply influenced a generation of art historians. Author Benedetto Croce's theory that art is expression—his signature contribution to aesthetics—allowed art historians to accept many artifacts previously deemed unworthy of study as valuable contributions to the history of art.

About the Author, Benedetto Croce

Benedetto Croce (1866–1952) was an Italian critic, philosopher, and politician who wrote on numerous topics, including philosophy of history and aesthetics. As he became more famous he was pushed into politics against his will and became Minister of Education and later moved to the Italian Senate.

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Book Details

Published
March 22, 2011
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pages
442
ISBN
9781411445444

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