| The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Aesthetics and the Arts Contributor(s): Tinio, Pablo P. L. (Editor), Smith, Jeffrey K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1108402674 ISBN-13: 9781108402675 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Applied Psychology - Philosophy | Aesthetics |
| Dewey: 111.850 |
| Series: Cambridge Handbooks in Psychology |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (2.24 lbs) 646 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The psychology of aesthetics and the arts is dedicated to the study of our experiences of the visual arts, music, literature, film, performances, architecture and design; our experiences of beauty and ugliness; our preferences and dislikes; and our everyday perceptions of things in our world. The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Aesthetics and the Arts is a foundational volume presenting an overview of the key concepts and theories of the discipline where readers can learn about the questions that are being asked and become acquainted with the perspectives and methodologies used to address them. The psychology of aesthetics and the arts is one of the oldest areas of psychology but it is also one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas. This is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook featuring essays from some of the most respected scholars in the field. |
Contributor Bio(s): Tinio, Pablo P. L.: - Pablo P. L. Tinio is Associate Professor at Montclair State University, New Jersey. |