UID:
almahu_9949597567602882
Format:
1 online resource (256 pages).
ISBN:
9780226705033 (ebook) :
Series Statement:
Chicago scholarship online
Content:
Far from an elite practice reserved for the highly educated, criticism is all around us. We turn to the Yelp reviewers to decide what restaurants are best, to Rotten Tomatoes to guide our movie choices, and to a host of voices on social media for critiques of political candidates, beach resorts, and everything in between. Yet even amid this ever-expanding sea of opinions, professional critics still hold considerable power in guiding how we make aesthetic judgements. Philosophers and lovers of art continue to grapple with questions that have fascinated them for centuries: How should we engage with works of art? What might enhance such encounters? Should some people's views be privileged? Who should count as a critic? And do critics actually help us appreciate art? In 'Two Thumbs Up', Stephanie Ross tackles these questions, revealing the ways that critics influence our decisions, and why that's a good thing.
Note:
Previously issued in print: 2020.
Additional Edition:
Print version : ISBN 9780226064284
Language:
English
URL:
Chicago scholarship online
