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"This collection of essays by leading philosophers stands out because of its focus on contemporary figurative (representational) art. Being freed from the strictures of an academic audience, Freeman and Matravers are able to engage with the works across a broad landscape of personal reflection and the histories of both art and philosophy. ... The discussion of each work is beautifully and intimately framed and not always the focus of the essay. At times, the works serve as entrée to a larger cultural discussion. Perhaps this is the inherent nature of art - to point beyond the work itself to the placement of the individual in society. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - S. J. Shaw, CHOICE
"Art and philosophy have always been intertwined; but philosophers have often focused on a few well-known exemplars in particular genres. This unique book represents a new departure in philosophical writing about art. Leading philosophers talk illuminatingly about a striking range of contemporary paintings. The resulting discussions are original, provocative and will appeal to anyone with an interest in contemporary art and aesthetics. A wonderful book." - Tim Crane, University of Cambridge, UK
Damien Freeman lectures on ethics and aesthetics at Pembroke College, Cambridge, UK and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia. His books include Art’s Emotions: Ethics, Expression and Aesthetic Experience (2012).
Derek Matravers is Professor of Philosophy at The Open University, UK and his books include Introducing Philosophy of Art (2012), and Fiction and Narrative (2014).
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