Twentieth Century Theories of Art

This ambitious volume provides a general introduction to the major approaches in this century to art theory and criticism, from the Expression Theory to Poststructuralism. For readers with little or no background, clearly written introductions are provided. The writings collected here are by leaders in each area such as Freud, Barthes, Heidegger and Derrida. The collection is valuable for students of art history, literature and philosophy.Thompson, James M. is the author of 'Twentieth Century Theories of Art', published 1990 under ISBN 9780886291112 and ISBN 0886291119.