Category: Aesthetic

Aristotle was a philosopher who wrote many works about ethics, politics, metaphysics, and aesthetics. His conception of beauty was classical, indeed he saw beauty as an arrangement of integral parts into a coherent whole, according to proportion, harmony, symmetry (&) (Sartwell, 2016). The main idea of his concept is that beauty is a sort of…

We talk a lot about aesthetics in a contemporary sense, referring to art and culture but I think Dr Quigley presents an excellent point and food for thought when using aesthetics to refer to the Great Barrier Reef and further link it to idea of the human sensorium and how it can describe certain experiences.…

When an object is perceived as beautiful by an individual, to use as an example, This rose is beautiful then that statement must then have a predetermined judgement on something that is universally agreeable. This reasoning that the rose must be beautiful is, as Kant would describe it, an individuals subjective feeling towards the rose…

The instrumental theory of art claims that art serves an external purpose of some sort. According to Professor Goodyears class handout, a typical function of instrumental theory includes expanding and shaping our perceptions, offering new models for interacting with the world, stimulating nationalism, pushing some ideologies, generating a catharsis for psychological health, generating certain feelings…

What is perseverance? Perseverance means to never give up and always keep trying your very best. The theme of perseverance is showcased in the following pieces; the short story To Build A Fire by Jack London, Miley Cyrus song, The Climb and the painting, Washington Crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Leutze. To Build A Fire…

Introduction For theme selection, I deeply researched on internet, magazines and design related books and then I finalized the theme by merging two themes, Strega fashion and gothic architecture. I merged these two themes because I wanted to add different elements in my final collection garments and I thought it will look great and different…

Introduction American art before World War II reflects the dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. This period witnessed significant artistic developments, with artists exploring various styles and themes that defined American identity and captured the spirit of the times. In this informative essay, we will delve into…

Introduction American art before World War II reflects the dynamic and diverse cultural landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. This period witnessed significant artistic developments, with artists exploring various styles and themes that defined American identity and captured the spirit of the times. In this informative essay, we will delve into…

The Renaissance was filled with new ideas and scientific advancements. Many of the artists and architects of the 15th through the 18th centuries employed these new forms of thought in their artwork. Mathematics gave a new perspective to art by creating lines that could deceive the eye. The developments in the science of anatomy allowed…

Introduction Renaissance is a name given to a period in history where many changes were witnessed in an otherwise stagnant society. It is a French word which can be construed to mean a new start or a rebirth (Klaus 4). Renaissance means many and diverse changes that happen at a given period and their end…