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100	1		_aBell, Clive, _d1881-1964
245	1	0	_aArt
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-10-21
508			_aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Art" by Clive Bell is a theoretical exploration of visual art written in the early 20th century. The book aims to develop a comprehensive theory of aesthetics, particularly emphasizing the concept of "significant form" as the core quality that distinguishes works of art from other objects. With a focus on how art elicits aesthetic emotions, Bell's work engages with both historical and contemporary artistic movements, offering insights into the nature of art and its intrinsic value. The opening of "Art" establishes Clive Bell's intention to articulate a clear and actionable theory of aesthetics, positing that a universal understanding of art can be achieved through recognizing a shared quality he terms "significant form." He describes the pervasive belief in the distinctiveness of art, advocating for a more rational approach to aesthetic judgments. Bell differentiates between mere decorative or descriptive works and those that provoke genuine aesthetic emotion, emphasizing the importance of form over representational accuracy. This foundational premise sets the stage for further discussion about aesthetics, art's relation to life, and the transformative power of artistic experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAesthetics
653			_aArt
653			_aArt -- History
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16917
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