The Theory Of The Arts

Download or read book The Theory of the Arts written by Francis Edward Sparshott and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a systematic overview of classical and modern contributions to aesthetics, Professor Sparshott argues that all four lines of theory, and no others, are necessary to coherent thinking about art. Originally published in 1982. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.