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Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art

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Why Is That Art?: Aesthetics and Criticism of Contemporary Art

by Terry Barrett

About this title: Why Is That Art? addresses common questions that viewers raise about contemporary art: Why is that art? Why is it in an art museum? Who says it's art? If I did this, would it be art? Why is it good? Covering a broad, diverse, and engaging sampling of works--abstract and representational painting, monumental sculpture, performance art, video ... read more

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