Twentieth-Century Theories of Art

by James M. Thompson

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This ambitious volume provides a general introduction to the major approaches in this century to art theory and criticism, from the Expression Theory to Poststructuralism. For readers with little or no background, clearly written introductions are provided. The writings collected here are by leaders in each area such as Freud, Barthes, Heidegger and Derrida. The collection is valuable for students of art history, literature and philosophy.
  • ISBN10 0886291119
  • ISBN13 9780886291112
  • Publish Date 15 January 1990
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CA
  • Imprint McGill-Queen's University Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 543
  • Language English