The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Aesthetics and the Arts

The psychology of aesthetics and the arts is dedicated to the study of our experiences of the visual arts, music, literature, film, performances, architecture and design; our experiences of beauty and ugliness; our preferences and dislikes; and our everyday perceptions of things in our world. The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Aesthetics and the Arts is a foundational volume presenting an overview of the key concepts and theories of the discipline where readers can learn about the questions that are being asked and become acquainted with the perspectives and methodologies used to address them. The psychology of aesthetics and the arts is one of the oldest areas of psychology but it is also one of the fastest growing and most exciting areas. This is a comprehensive and authoritative handbook featuring essays from some of the most respected scholars in the field.

Author: Pablo P. L. Tinio
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/06/2017
Pages: 646
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.24lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781108402675

About the Author
Tinio, Pablo P. L.: - Pablo P. L. Tinio is Associate Professor at Montclair State University, New Jersey.Smith, Jeffrey K.: - Jeffrey K. Smith is Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education at the University of Otago, New Zealand.