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Serious art : a study of the concept in all the major arts
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Serious art : a study of the concept in all the major arts

by John Passmore

An exploration of fundamental issues in the arts, analysing key themes such as aesthetics, morality, and art as a source of truth. Includes an index of names and key terms.

Accession 25091 ISBN 0715623818 Publisher Duckworth (Firm)
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