Varieties of Visual ExperienceVarieties is a classic text on the functions, styles and structure of the major visual art forms. It is reputed to be the best book on the theory and practice of art criticism for undergraduates. |
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PART | 9 |
CHAPTER TWO THE SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF ART | 43 |
CHAPTER THREE THE PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS OF ART | 72 |
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