Ideas About Art is an intelligent; accessible introductory text for students interested in learning how to think about aesthetics. It uses stories drawn from the experiences of individuals involved in the arts as a means of exposing readers to the philosophies; theories; and arguments that shape and drive visual art. An accessible; story-driven introduction to aesthetic theory and philosophy Prompts readers to develop independent ideas about aesthetics; this is a guide on how to think; not what to think Includes discussions of non-western; contemporary; and discipline-specific theories Examines a range of art-based dilemmas across a wide variety of disciplines - from art and design and law to visual and museum studies
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A treasure!By Margo van der VoortAn extraordinairy autobiography! Decade by decade of a productive and mind blowing life. Such honesty and refreshing philosophy. An out and proud reinvented radical dyke bringing lesbian sex and life into a mind altering realm. Unprecedented and interactive. A treasure for eyes. body. mind and spirit.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. beautiful and startlingBy J ScottBold. beautiful and startling. A true iconoclast and pioneer in her field.7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. inspiration. truth and funBy D. ShyI went to hear Barbara Hammer read from HAMMER!: Making Movies Out of Sex and Life at the KGB bar last night. and Ive been buzzing with inspiration ever since.I was surprised by my own crying when she read. but I was so overwhelmed by the power of hearing what felt like my own thoughts and feelings out loud. As a woman artisit/filmmaker. she gave me permission for my ambition. for wanting to do what I do without "choosing." And while I wish I didnt need permission. that I was strong and brave all the time. It is true I still crave and look for "founding mothers for the visual image maker" as she says in the book.I feel lucky that she wrote this book.that she lives her life and makes her films so full of warmth and openness and generosity.The second dedication of the book is to women artists everywhere. and the book truly is the most valuable gift to a young artist.I recommend it wholly. as I continue to run off of this feeling of being so hopeful and proud.Thank you Barbara.
