What is the work of art? How does art work as art? Andrew Benjamin contends that the only way to address these questions is by developing a radically new materialist philosophy of art; and by rethinking the history of art from within that perspective. A materialist philosophy of art starts with the contention that meaning is only ever the after effect of the way in which materials work. Starting with the relation between history; materials and work (artrsquo;s work); this book opens up a highly original reconfiguration of the philosophy of art. Benjamin undertakes a major project that seeks to develop a set of complex interarticulations between art history and an approach to artrsquo;s work that emphasizes artrsquo;s material presence. A philosophy of art emerges from the limitations of aesthetics.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Gossip!By VHGreat gossip; not all accurate Im sure; but a nice feel of the times. Great for a long plane ride and indicative of how fashion became so ubiquitous.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fashion GossipBy Genie M. GuynnMostly interesting; but sometimes tedious.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. the real thingBy DPIt might have been written a few decades ago but it is as relevant now as it was then. An insiders view.
