This book is a study of metaphor, imaginativeness, and criticism of the arts. Since the eighteenth century, many philosophers have argued that appreciating art is rewarding because it involves responding imaginatively to a work. Literary works can be interpreted in many ways; ar…
'The Critical Imagination' explores metaphor, imaginativeness and criticism of the arts. James Grant critically examines the idea that art is rewarding because it involves responding imaginatively to a work. He explains the role imaginativeness plays in criticism, and goes on to…
This book is a study of metaphor, imaginativeness, and criticism of the arts. Since the eighteenth century, many philosophers have argued that appreciating art is rewarding because it involves responding imaginatively to a work. Literary works can be interpreted in many ways ; a…
The Critical Imagination is a study of metaphor, imaginitiveness, and criticism of the arts ... The first half explains the role imaginitiveness plays in criticism. To do this, Grant answers three questions that are of interest in their own right. First, what are the aims of cri…
'The Critical Imagination' explores metaphor, imaginativeness and criticism of the arts. James Grant critically examines the idea that art is rewarding because it involves responding imaginatively to a work. He explains the role imaginativeness plays in criticism, and goes on to…