66 Answered Questions for the topic Art Theory

04/12/19

What is the name (and ideally some further reading) for the Aesthetics theory that a thing is beautiful if it achieves its goal?
I'm listening to a podcast lecture by Michael Grant on Aristotle's poetics. The current topic is interpretations of Aristotle's theory that pleasure is derived from 'pity and fear'. One such... more
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04/11/19

Which books could help me learn about the art theories of different periods?
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04/11/19

What are some good books that introduce aesthetics?
I'm an aspiring composer and painter, and I think it's really interesting how artists and philosophers have worked towards understanding art. My first question is whether or not aesthetics is... more
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04/10/19

In abstract art, how do you tell original from derivative?
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04/10/19

Should photographs be used as sources for paintings?
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04/09/19

__ refers to the number of reproduction from a master plate
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04/08/19

Why doesn't Art have a culture of crediting references like in Science?
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04/04/19

Since photography now uses new technology, it may not represent reality. How does this affect theories about the need for abstract art?
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04/04/19

What are some art theories that can be applied in 3D animation/modeling?
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04/04/19

What so far is the dominant trend in 21st century art?
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04/04/19

Does Art require an Audience?
Nietzsche consistently throughout his writings argues for a monological conception of art--art that does not seek "witnesses" or an audience. Not only did the episode with Wagner force Nietzsche to... more
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04/04/19

Do you think art is inextricably embedded in the fabric of capitalism?
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04/03/19

What is the role of the art curator?
I keep seeing people talking about the increased importance of curation in art today.What is going on here, has any philosopher discussed this trend or possible problems linked to curation of art?... more
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Art Theory Aesthetics

04/03/19

Philosphy of art vs psychology of art?
What are the differences between these? I am currently doing a paper on philosophy of the arts and all theories I am reading seem to me to be more psychological than philosophical, they even use... more
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Art Theory

04/02/19

In art and literature, what is the symbolic significance of a sunrise or a sunset?
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04/01/19

What are some good resources on analytic aesthetics?
Always I see resources about view of continental-philosophy about aesthetics, is there any resource about view of analytic-philosophy about aesthetics? which philosopher of analytic-philosophy... more
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Art Theory Validity Aesthetics

03/27/19

How can one measure the quality of art?
In art (music, painting, etc.), is it meaningful to say that this piece is better than this one? I can understand somebody saying "I have more feelings, I'm more touched when I listen to this song... more
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03/27/19

What art book/books can you suggest that explain/s art theories etc. briefly for a binge reader?
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Art Theory

03/27/19

Why is marble the material of choice for the decoration of most Roman cathedrals? Why did (or does) marble inspire a certain feeling of divinity that other materials did not?
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03/27/19

Did Conceptual Art fail?
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Art Theory Music Art Aesthetics

03/27/19

Philosophical Positions on the Purpose and Qualities of Art?
What are some philosophical stances on art and its purpose? I know this is a broad question, but any sources or thoughts would be great.I am particularly interested in music.
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03/27/19

Does all art have a sentiment?
It occurred to me that when e.g. reading poetry, I attach a lot of significance to a kind of sentiment. It seems independent of how genteel the work is.I am interested in finding a way of thinking... more
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03/26/19

Who created the term "contemporary art" and when?
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03/26/19

Does Hegel's Schematization of Art Still Work?
Upon study of G.W.F. Hegel's two volume work *Lectures on Fine Art* he presents a schema of the arts based on the external and internal relations of the Idea in its dialectic mode of expression. Of... more
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03/26/19

Does contemporary art embody the desacralisation of western culture?
Its noticable that all the great artistic traditions embody their religious worldviews. From hindu temples, christian churches, greek statues of gods and heroes, egyptian sarchophagi etc.However... more
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