Philosophy and Art in Southeast Asia
Chen, Melvin Guiding you through the topics that shape aesthetics and the philosophy of art, this introduction explores the truth, meaning, taste, aesthetic merit and the role of perception.
What each chapter offers is a wealth of examples from Asia: Sonny Liew's The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye, Tan Tai Yong, Kueh Appreciation Day, dragon kiln pottery, the Nanyang style of painting and the Chinese ink tradition. Selected for their boldness and open-ende...