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Aesthetic Theories of Art:

Aesthetic Theories of Art: . Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. We’ve all heard it…. “I like that!”. “That’s pretty!”. “That’s ugly!”. “That’s not my style!”. “I don’t like that!”. We’ve all done it…. CRITICISM!!!. JUDGEMENT!!!. …aren’t bad things if you h ave a few rules….

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Aesthetic Theories of Art:

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  1. Aesthetic Theories of Art: Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

  2. We’ve all heard it… “I like that!” “That’s pretty!” “That’s ugly!” “That’s not my style!” “I don’t like that!”

  3. We’ve all done it… CRITICISM!!! JUDGEMENT!!! …aren’t bad things if you have a few rules…

  4. Art critics: • A person that specializes in evaluating art. • Often times, art critics express their opinions through written and oral reviews. • Some help promote artistic viewpoints or define movements in history. • Should have a keen eye for art and extensive knowledge of art history. • Have opinions that are often not favored by the public. …on with the rules or criteria…

  5. Aesthetic Theories of Art: Philosophies of determining what is beautiful in art according to a set of criteria.

  6. Aesthetic Theories of Art: Imitationalism Emotionalism Utilitarianism Formalism

  7. Aesthetic Theories of Art: • Associated Art Movements: • Photo-realism • Realism • Renaissance Imitationalism Art that looks real or represents the subject matter realistically. John Baeder John’s Diner 2007 Oil on canvas 30” X 48” Jean-Baptise-Simeon Chardin The Turnip Cleaner c. 1738 Oil on canvas 18.1” x 14.6” Michelangelo David 1500-1504 Marble 5.17m

  8. Aesthetic Theories of Art: • Associated Art Movements: • Abstract Expressionism • Cubism • Minimalism Formalism Art that emphasizes the arrangement of the Elements of Art using the Principles of Design. Pablo Picasso Three Musicians 1921 Oil on canvas 6’7” x 7’ 3 ¾” Bridget Riley Movement in Squares 1961 Tempera on hardboard Jackson Pollock No. 5, 1948 1950 Oil on fiberboard 8’ x 4’

  9. Aesthetic Theories of Art: • Associated Art Movements: • Propoganda • Expressionism Emotionalism Art that emphasizes the expressive quality, mood, or idea as its most important quality. Edvard Munch The Scream 1893 Tempera on cardboard 36” x 28.9” J. Howard Miller We Can Do It 1942 Poster

  10. Aesthetic Theories of Art: • Associated Art Movements: • Bauhaus Utilitarianism Art that emphasizes the utility, or usefulness.

  11. Activity Write your name on the sheet of paper. Which aesthetic theory do you like most when you judge art? What type of art projects would you like to do for the remainder of the year?

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