Truth in Painting

"The four essays in this volume constitute Derrida's most explicit and sustained reflection on the art work as pictorial artifact, a reflection partly by way of philosophical aesthetics (Kant, Heidegger), partly by way of a commentary on art works and art scholarship (Van Gogh, Adami, Titus-Carmel). The illustrations are excellent, and the translators, who clearly see their work as both a rendering and a transformation, add yet another dimension to this richly layered composition. Indispensable to collections emphasizing art criticism and aesthetics."—Alexander Gelley, Library Journal

„Cele patru eseuri din acest volum constituie cea mai explicita si sustinuta reflectie a lui Derrida asupra operei de arta ca artefact pictural, o reflectie partial prin intermediul esteticii filosofice (Kant, Heidegger), partial prin intermediul unui comentariu la lucrarile de arta si la bursa de arta (Van Gogh, Adami, Titus-Carmel). Ilustratiile sunt excelente, iar traducatorii, care vad in mod clar munca lor atat ca o redare, cat si ca o transformare, adauga o alta dimensiune acestei compozitii bogat stratificate.