The Uses of Reason in the Evaluation of Artworks

Focusing on the Turner Prize, this book argues for a reason-based approach to art evaluation despite the absence of universal criteria. It conducts an empirical analysis of critical practices through published commentaries, testing theories by notable philosophers such as Noel Carroll and Suzanne Langer. Case studies of works by winners like Steve McQueen and Martin Creed delve into definitions of art and artistic value. The content appeals not only to academics in aesthetics and cultural studies but also to professionals in the arts and education sectors.