Publisher's Synopsis
The relationship between philosophy and art has always been a close one - and today's conceptual art draws heavily on ideas and concepts from the philosophical field. Osborne and co introduce the reader to a wide variety of key ideas and showcase the work of over 20 artists, whilst explaining the relationship between the two. With an introduction by Richard Osborne, author of the internationally bestselling Philosophy For Beginners, this is a useful introduction to a complicated field for all arts students and the general reader. Illustrated throughout in colour.
