PHIL 2260 - Midterm flashcards

Hume vs Korsmeyer on Taste

Both theorists explore the concept of taste, with Hume emphasizing emotional response and subjective experience, while Korsmeyer highlights the role of knowledge and aesthetic judgment in forming taste.

Aesthesis

Aesthesis refers to the sensibility and perception that relates to art, enabling individuals to experience beauty and emotional responses.

Representationalism in Art

Representationalism is the theory that art should represent reality, with theorists like Plato arguing for ideal forms, Aristotle supporting mimesis, and Dewey and Danto discussing art's function in society.

Learning about Art - Danto, Hume, Aristotle, Plato

Each theorist offers different insights into learning from art: Danto emphasizes art's narrative and philosophical dimensions, Hume discusses the subjective experience, Aristotle focuses on mimesis, and Plato on ideal forms.

Experience of Art - Dewey, Kant, Morreall, Neill

These theorists analyze how experience affects our understanding of art, with Dewey emphasizing interaction, Kant focusing on the sublime and beauty, and Morreall and Neill exploring the emotional engagement with artworks.

Fiction and Belief - Morreall and Neill

Morreall investigates how fiction can evoke genuine emotional responses, while Neill discusses the blurring of fiction and belief in experiences such as film.

Distinguishing Beautiful from Sublime

The beautiful is often seen as harmonious and pleasing, while the sublime involves awe and grandeur, often evoking feelings of fear or insignificance.

Comparing Theorists' Views on Emotion in Art

Consider how theorists like Hume and Neill might differ in their views on how observing art evokes emotional responses, with Hume emphasizing personal emotional connections and Neill focusing on the psychological effects of narrative structures in art.

Emotional Engagement with Art

Emotional engagement with art refers to the way viewers connect emotionally with artworks, often leading to personal reflections and experiences.

Role of Knowledge in Aesthetic Judgment

Knowledge plays a critical role in aesthetic judgment, influencing how individuals interpret and value art, as discussed by Korsmeyer.

Mimesis

Mimesis is the concept in art and literature that refers to the imitation of reality, particularly emphasized by Aristotle.

The Sublime in Art

The sublime in art is a quality that inspires awe and wonder, often accompanied by feelings of fear or insignificance when confronting vast or powerful subjects.

Narrative in Art

Narrative in art involves storytelling elements that engage viewers, providing depth and context to the viewing experience, as highlighted by Danto.

Aesthetic Experience

Aesthetic experience encompasses the way individuals perceive and interact with art, influenced by personal emotions, cultural context, and sensory responses.

Plato's Ideal Forms

Plato's ideal forms refer to his philosophical concept that true reality consists of perfect, abstract forms, which art strives to represent.

Art Function in Society

The function of art in society encompasses its roles in conveying messages, reflecting cultural values, and provoking thought and discussion among audiences.