Gadamer's Perspectives on Art and Aesthetics

A set of flashcards focusing on vocabulary and key concepts from Gadamer's perspectives on art and aesthetics.

Hans-Georg Gadamer

A German philosopher known for his work in hermeneutics and aesthetics, particularly in relation to art.

Art as Play, Symbol, and Celebration

Gadamer's 1977 essay discussing the relevance of beauty and art.

Aesthetic Judgments

Questions whether aesthetic values are subjective or possess universality.

Christian-Humanist Tradition

Cultural and philosophical tradition that influenced artistic expression from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.

The Formation Religion

The idea that art in the 19th century served as a substitute for religion.

Modernism

The artistic movement that developed in the 20th century, challenging traditional artistic norms.

Hegel's Influence

G.W.F. Hegel viewed art as something belonging to the past and a bearer of truth.

Autonomy of Art

The notion that art exists independently from religious or utilitarian functions.

Kantian Perspective

Emphasizes that aesthetic experience involves innate taste, which can be influenced by genius.

The Paradox of Modern Art

The tension between artwork that is produced without rigorous adherence to traditional rules.

Cultural Dynamics

The interplay between conservative and innovative forces in art and culture.

Mnemosyne

The muse of memory; represents the relationship between past and present in artistic interpretation.

Symbolic Reference in Art

Art's ability to convey its own truth, requiring the viewer's participation to create meaning.

Festival as Art

Art's kinship with celebration, emphasizing the autonomy and communal aspect of experiences.

Philosophical Aesthetics

The study of the nature and appreciation of beauty, art, and taste.

The Autonomous Time

The concept that art creates its own temporal experience, distinct from ordinary life.

Critique of Conventional Aesthetics

An examination of how modern art challenges traditional notions of aesthetics.

Antropological Foundations

The basic principles that underlie our understanding of art according to Gadamer.

Function of Beauty

Beauty serves as a bridge between the ideal and the real, offering a sense of universality.

Contemporary Artistic Self-Understanding

How society's shifts influence our interpretations and experiences of art today.

Art as Provocation

The role of modern art to challenge, provoke, and initiate discourse.