Black is Beautiful

Black is BeautifulExplore the profound exploration of identity, art, and culture with 'Black is Beautiful'. This groundbreaking book delves into the aesthetics of black life, merging philosophical aesthetics with black cultural theory in an unprecedented way. With 216 pages of insightful discourse, this essential read challenges conventional paradigms and brings an important narrative to the forefront of academic and cultural dialogue. Celebrated for its inventive

Explore the profound exploration of identity, art, and culture with 'Black is Beautiful'. This groundbreaking book delves into the aesthetics of black life, merging philosophical aesthetics with black cultural theory in an unprecedented way. With 216 pages of insightful discourse, this essential read challenges conventional paradigms and brings an important narrative to the forefront of academic and cultural dialogue. Celebrated for its inventive approach, this title not only examines the often-neglected philosophical dimensions but also unifies various disciplines—from art history to musicology—encouraging a rich, interdisciplinary conversation. Perfect for students, educators, and anyone passionate about cultural studies, this book is a vital addition to any library. With its well-balanced and beautifully written prose, 'Black is Beautiful' has garnered the esteemed American Society of Aesthetics Outstanding Monograph Prize 2017, marking it as a must-read for those interested in the intersection of aesthetics, identity, and cultural significance. Acquire this brand-new book to immerse yourself in this critical discourse and appreciate the aesthetic dimensions shaping black culture today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405150637
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 216


Description:
Black is Beautiful identifies and explores the most significant philosophical issues that emerge from the aesthetic dimensions of black life, providing a long-overdue synthesis and the first extended philosophical treatment of this crucial subject.


The first extended philosophical treatment of an important subject that has been almost entirely neglected by philosophical aesthetics and philosophy of art

Takes an important step in assembling black aesthetics as an object of philosophical study

Unites two areas of scholarship for the first time “ philosophical aesthetics and black cultural theory, dissolving the dilemma of either studying philosophy, or studying black expressive culture

Brings a wide range of fields into conversation with one another“ from visual culture studies and art history to analytic philosophy to musicology “ producing mutually illuminating approaches  that challenge some of the basic suppositions of each

Well-balanced, up-to-date, and beautifully written as well as inventive and insightful

Winner of The American Society of Aesthetics Outstanding Monograph Prize 2017