Semantic Philosophy of Art by Yevgeny Basin (Hardcover)

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“Semantic Philosophy of Art” by Yevgeny Basin is a philosophical exploration of the nature and significance of art, with a focus on the role of meaning and interpretation in artistic expression. Published in 1973, this influential work offers a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between language, symbol, and aesthetic experience.

Yevgeny Basin, a Russian philosopher and semiotician, draws on a wide range of philosophical traditions and artistic movements to develop his theory of the semantic philosophy of art. He explores questions such as: What is art? How do we interpret and assign meaning to artistic works? What role does language play in our understanding of art?

Basin argues that art is fundamentally a form of communication, and that the meaning of a work of art is not inherent in the object itself, but rather emerges from the interaction between the artist, the viewer, and the cultural context in which the art is created and experienced. He emphasizes the importance of interpretation and context in shaping our understanding of art, and proposes a semiotic approach to analyzing artistic symbols and signs.

“Semantic Philosophy of Art” is a dense and challenging work that delves into complex philosophical concepts and theories. It has been influential in shaping contemporary debates about the nature of art and aesthetics, particularly in the fields of semiotics, philosophy of language, and cultural studies.