Aesthetic theories

The deconstruction criticism Theory

It focuses on examining the many potential meanings within an artwork,  including ones that are conflicting with each other. May be hidden or underlying

 Formalism Aesthetic Theory

It deals with analyzing the visual aspects of an artwork including the elements and principles used. it attaches meaning in the artists use of materials, focusing on how the artwork is made and how it looks

 Cultural perspective aesthetic Theory

It looks at an artwork with consideration to the cultural and social norms that are associated with the painting or the artist.

expression aesthetic Theory

This Theory focuses on art as the artists expression of emotions. it sees art as a process of expressing emotion, and the artist does not necessarily know what the emotions they will be expressing before creation, yet we must interpret it

Representationalism aesthetic theories

States the importance of the viewer understand and recognize the subject of an artwork. It is clear from looking at the picture the subject is a person in a chair