Sontgen, Beate
Why Art Criticism? A Reader (Critical Theory)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783775750745
- author:
- Sontgen, Beate
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Hatje Cantz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 13.8 x 3.6 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Why Art Criticism? A Reader brings together diverse perspectives in art theory and history to explore the unique achievements and virtues of influential art writers. From the 18th century to the present, this collection features texts from renowned art theorists discussing their chosen critics, highlighting how these writers approached art criticism and what makes them extraordinary.
Contributors include a range of experts who share their insights on notable art critics, such as Denis Diderot, Clemens Brentano, Bertha Zuckerkandl, and many others. This reader offers a unique opportunity to learn from the writings of these influential thinkers and consider how their ideas remain relevant today.