{"product_id":"the-art-question-nigel-warburton-9780415174909","title":"The Art Question","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf an artist sends a live peacock to an exhibition, is it art? \u003cbr\u003e'What is art?' is a question many of us want answered but are too afraid to ask. It is the very question that Nigel Warburton demystifies in this brilliant and accessible little book. With the help of varied illustrations and photographs, from C騷anne and Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, best-selling author Warburton brings a philosopher's eye to art in a refreshing jargon-free style.\u003cbr\u003eWith customary clarity, he explains art theories, that are much discussed but little understood, by thinkers such as Clive Bell, R.G Collingwood and Wittgenstein. He illuminates other perplexing problems in art, such as the artist's intention, representation and emotion. Drawing on photographs of Cindy Sherman and Tiananmen Square, Warburton shows that, if we are ever to answer the art question, we must consider each work of art on its own terms.\u003cbr\u003eA stimulating and handy guide through the art maze, \u003cem\u003eThe Art Question\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for anyone interested in art, philosophy or those who simply like looking at and thinking about pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nigel Warburton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415174902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415174909\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/19\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 8.28w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2003 pg. 81","brand":"Nigel Warburton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44054470263039,"sku":"9780415174909","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7afb556f-f194-4216-9aef-e5f22ae2fb0c.jpg?v=1685030158","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-question-nigel-warburton-9780415174909","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}