Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Anthology

From Plato's Ion to works by contemporary philosophers, this anthology showcases classic texts to illuminate the development of philosophical thought about art and the aesthetic. This volume is the most comprehensive collection of readings on aesthetics and the philosophy of art currently available. Broken down into three sections: Historical Sources, Modern Theories, and Contemporary Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art. Each section includes a useful introductory essay which provides an overview of developments in the field.