Armstrong, Isobel
The Radical Aesthetic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780631220534
- author:
- Armstrong, Isobel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 288
- Genre:
- Aesthetics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Radical Aesthetic by Isobel Armstrong offers a provocative critique of the anti-aesthetic trend in theoretical writing. This groundbreaking work argues that it has become essential to rethink the aesthetic and redefine aesthetic discourse. Armstrong presents a severe challenge to prevailing intellectual norms, asserting that the rejection of aesthetics has reached a point where its reconsideration is now necessary. Her analysis provides a fresh perspective on the relationship between art, culture, and language. For readers interested in literary theory, semiotics, and critical thought, this book provides a stimulating exploration of the role of aesthetics in contemporary intellectual debates.