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What Is Beauty?

An Introduction to Art and Aesthetics
  • By James K. Dew
$29.99
Product Description

Does beauty really exist? What is the nature and value of art? What makes someone an artist? What is the artist's place in the church?

Dennis Bray explores these questions and more in What Is Beauty?, an introductory textbook on art and aesthetics from a Christian perspective. This volume of the Questions in Christian Philosophy series provides one of the only inviting and accessible introductions to the basic questions surrounding aesthetics and philosophy of art without sacrificing academic rigor.

What you'll find in What Is Beauty?:

  • an introductory-level textbook perfect for undergraduates or anyone new to aesthetics and Christian philosophy
  • examination centered around three major questions: How is God beautiful? What is art? Who is the artist?
  • additional resources for readers who want to go deeper into aesthetics and philosophy
  • tools to evaluate and cultivate your aesthetic taste from a Christian perspective

Written with clarity and accessibility, What Is Beauty? offers students and educators a thought-provoking exploration of key themes in the philosophy of art. Perfect for classrooms and Christian artists alike, this book invites readers to reflect deeply on the relationship between beauty, art, and faith.

This book offers invaluable insights for undergraduate philosophy students, professors, and those exploring the intersection of faith and the arts. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how beauty reflects God's character, why art holds significance, and how artists are called to serve both the church and the world.

About the Series

The Questions in Christian Philosophy series features introductory textbooks that offer students a Christian perspective on the various branches of philosophy, enabling them as they seek to understand all facets of life including existence, knowledge, ethics, art, and more.

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    • SKU: 9781514002360
    • Manufacturer: Ivp Academic
    • Author: James K. Dew
    • ISBN 13: 9781514002360
    • Publication Date: 06/09/2026
    • Format: Paperback

     
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