realy very intresting book on philosophy adorno is no doubt the jenious of all times

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Do not let the title mislead you: This is not light reading. Aesthetic Theory is like an endless search for what exactly art is. Why do people bother making music, writing, painting. What is art ... Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Excellent work, superb analysis and great outcome! Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

I would give it five stars if I really felt I understood it deeply, nevertheless it is well marked and frayed. Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Adorno's style is headspinning. The insight is scatter-shot at first but sinks in later. In the current theoretical climate, though, there is some question whether his focus on self-contained aesthetic objects, or the categorical autonomy of art as art,will survive. Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

This is on my reread list. It was to have formed the foundation of the Dissertation, if I had actually written it. Adorno poses the problem of art and art theory in the twentieth century as the ... Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Dense at times. Hurried at others. Be back to give my thoughts. Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Very difficult book on philosophy and art. Hope to finish sometime in the next 10 years! Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Read this with Curtis White in a class of four. Best class I'll ever take. Read full review

Review: Aesthetic Theory

Yea. right... currently reading. Read full review