Encyclopedia of Aesthetics

• The first comprehensive reference source available in the field of aesthetics
• Thoroughly examines the breadth of the field from classical philosophy to contemporary critical theory
• Over 100 illustrations
• Also available online from the Oxford Digital Reference Shelf or through Oxford Reference Online offering flexible search and browse functionality and multi-user access

Readership: Scholars and students of philosophy, art history, and cultural studies.

Edited by Michael Kelly, Managing Editor, Journal of Philosophy, Columbia University

"This is the first comprehensive reference source available in an area that concerns several academic disciplines ... authoritative and accessible, providing scholars and students, practising artists, and social scientists with an illuminating guide to historical and contemporary scholarship."" - Library Journal

"Astonishing variety of proposed themes... The quality of the contributions is... impressively high... The Encyclopedia's coverage of historical topics is especially impressive... the Encyclopedia is a gold mine... one can learn about and confront intriguing opinions concerning... much." - Kendall L. Walton, TLS 29/09/00