A provocative examination of the artistic interpretation of twelve of Borgesrsquo;s most famous stories.In this groundbreaking book; Jorge J. E. Gracia explores the artistic interpretation of fiction from a philosophical perspective. Focusing on the work of Jorge Luis Borges; one of the most celebrated literary figures of Latin America; Gracia offers original interpretations of twelve of Borgesrsquo;s most famous stories about identity and memory; freedom and destiny; and faith and divinity. He also examines twenty-four artistic interpretations of these storiesmdash;two for eachmdash;by contemporary Argentinean and Cuban artists such as Carlos Esteacute;vez; Leoacute;n Ferrari; Mirta Kupferminc; Nicolaacute;s Menza; and Estela Pereda. This philosophical exploration of how artists have interpreted literature contributes to both aesthetics and hermeneutics; makes new inroads into the understanding of Borgesrsquo;s work; and introduces readers to two of the most vibrant artistic currents today. Color images of the artworks discussed are included.ldquo;Painting Borges is a very well conceived work on a topic that is provocative and challenging hellip; This literary analysis is extremely accessible to literature and art lovers of all walks of life.rdquo; mdash; Hispanialdquo;Jorge Graciarsquo;s book; Painting Borges; is a rather curious object; springing from an audacious intellectual challenge hellip; The outcome is a rich and vivid piece of writing and questioning.rdquo; mdash; Notre Dame Philosophical Reviewsldquo;hellip;an engaging; thought-provoking treatise on the artistic interpretation of fiction from a philosophical perspective; a study that conjoins aesthetics and hermeneutics hellip; a book for all in every season hellip; Highly recommended.rdquo; mdash; CHOICEldquo;From Michel Foucault to Arthur Danto; the use of Borges to analyze art isnrsquo;t new; but Painting Borges goes a step further: it looks at Borges as an inspiration to painters while also interpreting hermeneutically the way he himself looked at things through his blind eyes. I found Jorge J. E. Graciarsquo;s volume provocative; engaging; and exhaustive in its approach.rdquo; mdash; Ilan Stavans; Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture; Amherst CollegeJorge J. E. Gracia is SUNY Distinguished Professor and Samuel P. Capen Chair in Philosophy and Comparative Literature at the University at Buffalo; State University of New York. His many books include Images of Thought: Philosophical Interpretations of Carlos Esteacute;vezrsquo;s Art and Identity; Memory; and Diaspora: Voices of Cuban-American Artists; Writers; and Philosophers; both also published by SUNY Press.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very helpful bookBy kathy howleyI am a sophomore architecture major at Marywood University. This book was incredibly helpful with terms and definitions as I worked my way through freshman year. I know I will use this book for years to come. If anyone is looking to learn about architecture and how space interacts with our world. this is a perfect book. I rate it very highly!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy RishPerfect text!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great blueprint for the foundation of the beginning design studentBy W.K. WyllieI have been teaching architecture and interior architecture for since 2002 and this book elegantly conveys the foundation language needed for the beginning design student and should become one of those books that you never want to sell after leaving school. This book should also be reviewed by professional architects and designers every so often to remind themselves that even real design commissions should start with strong concepts.
