{"product_id":"9788416868810","title":"Art and imagination","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt and Imagination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this brief yet incisive essay, Robin George Collingwood, one of the most influential philosophers and art historians of the 20th century, explores the essential nature of artistic imagination. Far from being a mere fantasy, the author presents imagination as the engine of creative thought: an act of exploration that confronts the unknown and transforms our perception of the world. A fundamental work for understanding the relationship between art, thought, and aesthetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt and Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e is a philosophical foray into the heart of the creative process. Collingwood argues that art is not a simple imitation or a pastime, but a profound cognitive activity. Through clear and rigorous prose, the book breaks down how thought, when faced with a new problem, becomes a game that approaches the world as an infinite and indeterminate field of activity. It is a reflection on the permanent adventure that artistic creation entails and the central role of imagination in the construction of meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of artistic imagination as an act of thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as an exploration of the unknown and the posing of new problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between play, creative freedom, and aesthetic experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of traditional conceptions of art as imitation or craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the artist as an active thinker facing an indeterminate world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professionals of philosophy, art history, and aesthetics, as well as any reader interested in understanding the theoretical foundations of artistic creation. It is also an essential read for artists, writers, and creators looking for a profound reflection on their own creative process and the role of imagination in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep, philosophical understanding of imagination as a cognitive tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA renewed perspective on the creative act, beyond conventional definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA stimulating reflection on art as an intellectual adventure and constant exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to analyzing and evaluating works of art from a theoretical and critical point of view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collingwood, Robin George\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casimiro Libros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art general aspects, Art history \/ art and design styles, Literary essays, History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a concise yet intellectually dense essay, ideal for those seeking a serious introduction to Collingwood's thought or a well-founded reflection on aesthetics. Its brevity makes it accessible, but its content is profound and demanding, making it a reference work for readers interested in the philosophy of art and the foundations of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407391613275,"sku":"9788416868810","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841686881.jpg?v=1781854289","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416868810","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}