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Between Picture and Proposition: Torturing Paintings in Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus.'

Authors :
Elkins, James
Source :
Visible Language. Win 1996 30(1):72-95.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Argues that Wittgenstein's picture theory in "Tractatus" is, contrary to widespread assumptions, actually about pictures in several important senses, and that it offers a more rigorous and logical model of graphic meaning than many later theories. (TB)

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-2224
Volume :
30
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Visible Language
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ525887
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles

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