Art and its objects

Richard Wollheim's "Art and Its Objects" is a significant contribution to aesthetics.

Wollheim challenges traditional approaches to art theory, emphasizing the importance of the social and historical context in understanding art.

He argues against viewing art as a purely abstract concept, instead advocating for an understanding of art's relationship to its cultural and social environment.

The book explores the nature of artistic experience and the role of interpretation in appreciating art.

Wollheim's work has had a lasting impact on the field of aesthetics.