Essays on the Nature of Art

Essays on the Nature of ArtPresents a theory of art which is at once universal in its general conception and historically grounded in its attention to aesthetic practices in diverse cultures. Argues that art, especially today, enjoys a special kind of autonomy but that it has, nevertheless, important social and political responsibilities. In this newest book, the author presents a theory of art which is at once universal in its general conception and historically grounded in

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The Satires of Persius combine powerful criticism of the moral corruption of Rome under Nero with a rich and innovative style that required commentary almost from his own time

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Garth Myers develops a new framework for re-imagining global urban studies

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