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Explore the profound connection between art and philosophy with 'The Art of Philosophy.' This groundbreaking book reveals the significant role that visual representations played in shaping philosophical thought during the early modern period, from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth centuries. With an ISBN of 9780691172279, this brand new title from Princeton University Press invites readers to embrace a new understanding of how images contributed to philosophical discourse and knowledge.
In 'The Art of Philosophy,' author Susanna Berger meticulously analyzes the intricate relationship between art and philosophical instruction, demonstrating that visual art was not merely a tool for illustration, but a catalyst for philosophical inquiry and discovery. Featuring captivating discussions on how notable figures such as Descartes and Hobbes engaged with artistic representation, this book challenges conventional views on the role of visual media in intellectual history.
Delve into an array of artistic works including printed books, student lecture notebooks, and paintings from legendary artists like Rembrandt and Durer, showcasing how these creations contributed to the evolution of philosophical thought. Berger particularly highlights the decline of the 'plural image,' a unique genre that brought together diverse images to convey complex philosophical systems.
Perfect for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of both art history and philosophy, 'The Art of Philosophy' serves as a compelling resource that enriches our understanding of the interplay between the visual and intellectual realms. Don't miss out on this essential volume that reveals the uncharted pathways of early modern philosophical practices through the lens of visual culture.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691172279
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2017
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The first book to explore the role of images in philosophical thought and teaching in the early modern period Delving into the intersections between artistic images and philosophical knowledge in Europe from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth centuries, The Art of Philosophy shows that the making and study of visual art functioned as important methods of philosophical thinking and instruction. From frontispieces of books to monumental prints created by philosophers in collaboration with renowned artists, Susanna Berger examines visual representations of philosophy and overturns prevailing assumptions about the limited function of the visual in European intellectual history. Rather than merely illustrating already existing philosophical concepts, visual images generated new knowledge for both Aristotelian thinkers and anti-Aristotelians, such as Descartes and Hobbes. Printmaking and drawing played a decisive role in discoveries that led to a move away from the authority of Aristotle in the seventeenth century.
Berger interprets visual art from printed books, student lecture notebooks, alba amicorum (friendship albums), broadsides, and paintings, and examines the work of such artists as Pietro Testa, Leonard Gaultier, Abraham Bosse, Durer, and Rembrandt. In particular, she focuses on the rise and decline of the "plural image," a genre that was popular among early modern philosophers. Plural images brought multiple images together on the same page, often in order to visualize systems of logic, metaphysics, natural philosophy, or moral philosophy. Featuring previously unpublished prints and drawings from the early modern period a
In 'The Art of Philosophy,' author Susanna Berger meticulously analyzes the intricate relationship between art and philosophical instruction, demonstrating that visual art was not merely a tool for illustration, but a catalyst for philosophical inquiry and discovery. Featuring captivating discussions on how notable figures such as Descartes and Hobbes engaged with artistic representation, this book challenges conventional views on the role of visual media in intellectual history.
Delve into an array of artistic works including printed books, student lecture notebooks, and paintings from legendary artists like Rembrandt and Durer, showcasing how these creations contributed to the evolution of philosophical thought. Berger particularly highlights the decline of the 'plural image,' a unique genre that brought together diverse images to convey complex philosophical systems.
Perfect for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of both art history and philosophy, 'The Art of Philosophy' serves as a compelling resource that enriches our understanding of the interplay between the visual and intellectual realms. Don't miss out on this essential volume that reveals the uncharted pathways of early modern philosophical practices through the lens of visual culture.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691172279
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2017
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The first book to explore the role of images in philosophical thought and teaching in the early modern period Delving into the intersections between artistic images and philosophical knowledge in Europe from the late sixteenth to the early eighteenth centuries, The Art of Philosophy shows that the making and study of visual art functioned as important methods of philosophical thinking and instruction. From frontispieces of books to monumental prints created by philosophers in collaboration with renowned artists, Susanna Berger examines visual representations of philosophy and overturns prevailing assumptions about the limited function of the visual in European intellectual history. Rather than merely illustrating already existing philosophical concepts, visual images generated new knowledge for both Aristotelian thinkers and anti-Aristotelians, such as Descartes and Hobbes. Printmaking and drawing played a decisive role in discoveries that led to a move away from the authority of Aristotle in the seventeenth century.
Berger interprets visual art from printed books, student lecture notebooks, alba amicorum (friendship albums), broadsides, and paintings, and examines the work of such artists as Pietro Testa, Leonard Gaultier, Abraham Bosse, Durer, and Rembrandt. In particular, she focuses on the rise and decline of the "plural image," a genre that was popular among early modern philosophers. Plural images brought multiple images together on the same page, often in order to visualize systems of logic, metaphysics, natural philosophy, or moral philosophy. Featuring previously unpublished prints and drawings from the early modern period a