Surface and Depth

by Richard Shusterman and Richard M. Shusterman

Book Overview

A paradox of surface and depth pervades the field of aesthetics. How can art's surface meanings and qualities be properly appreciated without understanding the cultural context that shapes their creation and perception? But exploring such underlying cultural conditions challenges the perception of thosequalities and meanings of aesthetic surface that constitute the captivating power of art. If aesthetics deals with both surface and depth, impassioned...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801486831
• ISBN13: 9780801486838
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher