Staten, Henry

Techne Theory: A Philosophy

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ISBN 13:
9781472592903
author:
Staten, Henry
format:
Paperback
publisher:
BLOOMSBURY ACADEMIC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.34 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
Condition:
New
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£30.89

Description

Art has long been understood in terms of an aesthetic quality, with artists seen as possessing a unique creative power. However, this view is rooted in the Romantic period and overlooks the concept of techne, which dates back to ancient Greece. In Techne Theory, Henry Staten re-examines the meaning of art by returning to its origins as techne, or skill and know-how. This approach reveals that artistic agency is not a mystery, but rather a form of work performed by artisans who have inherited the knowledge of their predecessors. By understanding art in this way, we can cut through the impasse between humanism and structuralism. This book offers a new perspective on the nature of art and its relationship to culture, providing insights into what 'form' really means.

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