Greetings Aesthetics People! While aesthetics comprises more than art, it is still important to discuss art as it remains at least an exemplary context for thinking about aesthetics. While most people tend to believe that art isn’t something that fits into a strict definition, we think about these definitions because they help us develop our own thoughts about art. Every definition has its flaws, but they also have their strengths. By examining them, we sharpen and challenge our ideas about what makes one object a work of art and another one not art. What I present below are mere fragments of these ideas, so please reach out if you would like to know where to read more for a fuller understanding.
Thank you for an interesting and concise summation of the major Greek philosophers’ views on the role and value of art! I wasn’t familiar with Aristotle’s ideas about art, and I am interested in knowing more about classical Greek concepts.
Thank you for an interesting and concise summation of the major Greek philosophers’ views on the role and value of art! I wasn’t familiar with Aristotle’s ideas about art, and I am interested in knowing more about classical Greek concepts.