3: Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art

Question 1

the extrinsic, objective features (identity) of art based on anything that contextualizes the art (nature, nurture, culture, generation, etc.) - appreciated for their own sake rather than larger context

Answer 1

aesthetic properties

Question 2

the intrinsic, subjective features (content) perceived in an art object (emotions, storytelling, message) - often rely on greater knowledge of the artist and the historical/sociological context of the art

Answer 2

artistic properties

Question 3

mental attitude of distanced contemplation for appreciating art, with no concern over the art’s usefulness, value, history, or classification - an end in itself, not as a means to the perceiver’s ends

Answer 3

aesthetic attitude

Question 4

term describing the need to remove oneself from external awareness and practical attitudes in order to elaborate on and more thoroughly enjoy an aesthetic experience

Answer 4

psychical distance