Noel Carroll

On Criticism

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Argues that the proper task of the critic is not simply to describe, or to uncover hidden meanings or agendas, but ultimately to determine what is of value in art. This book also argues for a humanistic conception of criticism which focuses on what the artist has achieved by creating or performing the work.

Produktdetails

• Thinking in Action
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: RU45840
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 198mm x 129mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 314g
• ISBN-13: 9780415396219
• ISBN-10: 0415396212
• Artikelnr.: 23605827

Autorenporträt

Noël Carroll is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center. He is the author of a number of books on aesthetics and philosophy, including The Philosophy of Horror and The Philosophy of Art.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction, Criticism as Evaluation, The Object of Criticism, The Parts of Criticism (Minus One), Evaluation: Problems and Prospects

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Introduction
Criticism as Evaluation
The Object of Criticism
The Parts of Criticism (Minus One)
Evaluation: Problems and Prospects

Rezensionen

"Carroll's extended essay is sensible, nuanced, informative, engaging and a good read for anybody who would like to think more clearly. Summing up: highly recommended." - Choice

"Carroll's extended essay is sensible, nuanced, informative, engaging and a good read for anybody who would like to think more clearly. Summing up: highly recommended." - Choice