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Book SynopsisPresenting a collection of essays on Arthur C Danto's philosophy, this book describes his theories of art, action, and history, and the depth of his innovation as a philosopher of culture. It explores the importance of Danto's philosophy and criticism for contemporary art, along with his theories of perception, action, and historical knowledge.
Trade ReviewAn excellent... well-edited book. -- Michalle Gal British Journal of Aesthetics
Table of ContentsIntroduction, by Daniel Herwitz and Michael Kelly 1. Arthur Danto at Columbia and in New York, by Akeel Bilgrami A Note on My Responses, by Arthur Danto 2. Danto's Action, by Donald Davidson Response 3. Crossing Paths, by Stanley Cavell Response 4. For the Birds/Against the Birds: The Modernist Narratives of Danto and Adorno (and Cage) /, by Lydia GoehrResponse 5. Photoshop, or, Unhanding Art, by Gregg Horowitz Response 6. At the Doom of Modernism: Art and Art Theory in Competition, by Hans Belting Response 7. The Sell-By Date, by Daniel Herwitz Response 8. Danto on Tansey: The Possibilities of Appearance, by Michael Kelly Response 9. Danto, History, and the Tragedy of Human Existence, by Frank R. Ankersmit Response 10. History and the Sciences, by Philip Kitcher and Daniel Immerwahr Response
