The Oxford Handbook of Empirical Aesthetics

by Oshin Vartanian and Marcos Nadal

Humans have engaged in artistic and aesthetic activities since the appearance of our species. Our ancestors have decorated their bodies, tools, and utensils for over 100,000 years. The expression of meaning using color, line, sound, rhythm, or movement, among other means, constitutes a fundamental aspect of our species' biological and cultural heritage. Art and aesthetics, therefore, contribute to our species identity and distinguish it from its living...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198824351
• ISBN13: 9780198824350
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 1104 Pages
• Weight: 4.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 3.5" x 7.4" x 9.1"