An essay in post-Romantic literary theory: art, artifact, and the innocent eye

Lewiston, N.Y., USA: E. Mellen Press (1991)
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Offers a theory of art that overturns post-Romantic, prescriptive theories and reclaims the independent and direct experience of art as being of primary importance. The text examines the relevance of perception and attacks social usefulness as the criterion of excellence in the arts.

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