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The Artful Species

- Aesthetics, Art, and Evolution

About The Artful Species

Stephen Davies presents a fascinating exploration of the idea that art, and our aesthetic sensibilities more generally, should be understood as an element in human evolution. He asks: Do animals have aesthetics? Do our aesthetic preferences have prehistoric roots? Is art universal? What is the biological role of aesthetic and artistic behaviour?

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780198709633
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 310
  • Published:
  • November 27, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 159x233x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 472 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 14, 2024

Description of The Artful Species

Stephen Davies presents a fascinating exploration of the idea that art, and our aesthetic sensibilities more generally, should be understood as an element in human evolution. He asks: Do animals have aesthetics? Do our aesthetic preferences have prehistoric roots? Is art universal? What is the biological role of aesthetic and artistic behaviour?

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