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Portraits and persons : a philosophical inquiry
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Portraits and persons : a philosophical inquiry

Author: Cynthia A Freeland
Publisher: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2010.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Leading philosopher of art Cynthia Freeland investigates some of the fascinating and fundamental questions posed by the art of portraiture, such as: What do portraits tell us? What do they mean? What  Read more...

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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Cynthia A Freeland
ISBN: 9780199234981 0199234981
OCLC Number: 647988244
Description: xii, 357 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Contents: Animals --
Contact --
Individuality --
Expression --
Self-knowledge --
Intimacy --
The fallen self.
Other Titles: Portraits & persons
Responsibility: Cynthia Freeland.
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It is an informative and stimulating read. Susie Hodge, Artist Admirably straightforward, cogent, and thought-provoking. It is what good philosophical writing should be. Charles Saumarez Smith, Read more...

 
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