Languages of Art by Nelson Goodman

Contributed by Benjamin Shaykin


Photo: Benjamin Shaykin. License: Public Domain.

From Wikipedia:

Languages of Art: An Approach to a Theory of Symbols is a book by the American philosopher Nelson Goodman. It is a work of 20th century aesthetics in the analytic tradition. Originally published in 1968, it was revised in 1976. Goodman continued to refine and update these theories in essay form for the rest of his career.

The cover design on this 1976 paperback by Bobbs-Merill is uncredited, but does say on the back cover, only partially visible on this well-worn copy: “The cover design is based on a score for a dance and musical composition by Joyce Mekeel.” I believe it matches the original hardcover design from 1968.

Photo: Benjamin Shaykin. License: Public Domain.


Photo: Benjamin Shaykin. License: Public Domain.

This post was originally published at Fonts In Use

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