{"product_id":"what-is-beauty-an-introduction-to-art-and-aesthetics-paperback","title":"What Is Beauty?: An Introduction to Art and Aesthetics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis P. Bray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames K. Dew Jr\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eW. Paul Franks\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes beauty really exist? What is the nature and value of art? What makes someone an artist? What is the artist's place in the church? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Bray explores these questions and more in \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e, an introductory textbook on art and aesthetics from a Christian perspective. This volume of the Questions in Christian Philosophy series provides one of the only inviting and accessible introductions to the basic questions surrounding aesthetics and philosophy of art without sacrificing academic rigor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll find in \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean introductory-level textbook perfect for undergraduates or anyone new to aesthetics and Christian philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamination centered around three major questions: \u003ci\u003eHow is God beautiful? What is art? Who is the artist? \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadditional resources for readers who want to go deeper into aesthetics and philosophy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etools to evaluate and cultivate your aesthetic taste from a Christian perspective \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with clarity and accessibility, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e offers students and educators a thought-provoking exploration of key themes in the philosophy of art. Perfect forclassrooms and Christian artists alike, this book invites readers to reflect deeply on the relationship between beauty, art, and faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers invaluable insights for undergraduate philosophy students, professors, and those exploring the intersection of faith and the arts. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how beauty reflects God's character, why art holds significance, and how artists are called to serve both the church and the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Questions in Christian Philosophy series features introductory textbooks that offer students a Christian perspective on the various branches of philosophy, enabling them as they seek to understand all facets of life including existence, knowledge, ethics, art, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames K. Dew Jr. (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Birmingham) is president and professor of Christian philosophy at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy: A Christian Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Postmodernism: A Christian Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e and the coeditor of \u003ci\u003eGod and Evil: The Case for God in a World Filled with Pain\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGod and the Problem of Evil: Five Views\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDennis Bray (PhD, University of St Andrews) is a philosophical theologian who integrates insights from philosophy, biblical and systematic theology, history, and the empirical sciences. He is assistant professor of theology at Taylor University. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8.97 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 09, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53516521570611,"sku":"9781514002360","price":39.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/i_pAZmlH7K9781514002360.webp?v=1781857168","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/what-is-beauty-an-introduction-to-art-and-aesthetics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}