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Strange pilgrims

Strange pilgrims

Art & PhotographyPhilosophy
Pages
246
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection, "Strange Pilgrims," explores the intersection of modern art and philosophy, particularly phenomenology, through the lens of 20th and 21st-century exhibitions. Featuring essays by Heather Pesanti, Ann Reynolds, Lawrence Weschler, and Alva Noë, it delves into how art shapes our perception and understanding of the world. The book offers an intellectual journey into the nature of artistic experience and its philosophical underpinnings.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeIntellectual

Genres

Art & Photography Philosophy Art

Authors

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Alva Noë

Alva Noë is a philosopher known for his work on perception, consciousness, and the nature of experience. His books include Out of Our Heads, Action in Perception, and Varieties of Presence. He also contributes essays to journals on consciousness studies.

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Lawrence Weschler

Lawrence Weschler is a writer who often explores the worlds of art and culture in his non-fiction. Readers enjoy his books such as The Bird That Swallowed Its Cage, a collection of Curzio Malaparte's writings, and David Hockney: A Bigger Exhibition.