A New Definition of Art by Lawrence Casler - 2004-10-01

Vantage Press, 2004 Book. As New. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. book is tight with no markings, great copy.

New York: Vantage Press, 2004. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 5x0x8. First edition. Jacket flap price-clipped. 2004 Hard Cover. xi, 77 pp. Dr. Casler bases his conclusions on the discovery of a single attribute shared by acknowledged works of art in all genres: "reconciliation of independently interesting opposing tendencies." Thus, an artist (again, encompassing all genres) is a skilled craftsperson who is able to put together forms that fight each other so as to blend each element into a creative unity.--jacket flap

New York: Vantage Press, 2004. First Edition, First Printing. . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. What is art? What characteristic is common to all works of art regardless of the genre? What common attribute is shared by a Greek temple, a Shakespearean sonnet and a Beethoven symphony that makes all three "art?" Professor Casler, in this straightforward aesthetic statement, replies all works of art involve the "reconciliation of independently interesting opposing tendencies." An artist, whatever his medium, is a person who creates a conflict in order to produce unity. Casler then supplies multiple examples from music and literature as well as the visual arts to support his theory. Whether you accept Casler's theory, it will enhance your appreciation of art and artists. 77 pages, with references and an index. Spine ends lightly bumped, o/w boards and text are clean and unmarked, tight and square. The dustjacket shows some light wear at the edges and corners, no tears, no creasing or… Read More

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