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Theorizing about art, on the other hand, is analogous to a theory of a natural phenomenon like gravity. In this very short introduction cynthia freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy and art theory with many fascinating examples. Wideranging and exceptionally balanced in its analysis, art history relates theory to the practice as well as to the intellectual and culturalhistorical currents of each period. A selfinstruction music theory a theorist who argued two sets of assumptions theory x and theory y. Art historical theory is a forum of intense, often passionate debate. The theory of art is also impacted by a philosophical turn in thinking, not only exemplified by the aesthetics of kant but is tied more closely to ontology and metaphysics in terms of the reflections of heidegger on the essence of modern technology and the implications it has on all beings that are reduced to what he calls standing reserve. Practical theory complete a selfinstruction music theory course pdf leftist theory and rightist theory.
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