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5. The theory of art as form does not have its roots in the philosophy of
Immanuel Kant.
6. By any of the definitions of the word, artistic works have existed for
almost as long as humankind.
2. Discuss the following:
a) Try to give your own definition of art.
b) What is your attitude to the following ideas about art.
Art is such a large part of our everyday lives, we hardly even stop to think
about it. Look at the desk or table where you are, right this minute. Someone
designed that. It is art. Your shoes are art. Your coffee cup is art. All func-
tional design, well done, is art. So, you could say “Art is something that is
both functional and (hopefully) aesthetically pleasing to our eyes” (
Shelley
Isaak).
Art plays a large part in making our lives infinitely rich. Imagine, just for a
minute, a world without art! Art stimulates different parts of our brains to
make us laugh or incite us to riot. Art gives us a way to be creative and ex-
press ourselves. For some people, art is the entire reason they get out of bed in
the morning. You could say “Art is something that makes us more thoughtful
and well-rounded humans” (
Shelley Isaak).
Art causes people to look a little closer. To look closer at the social issues,
at other people and their emotions, at the environment that surround them, and
the everyday objects and life forms around them. It helps them see what is
there but not easily perceived. The artist brings out that which cannot be seen
or felt easily (
Brian Rice).
c) Write a short essay: “What is art for me?”
d) Find additional information about Richard Wollheim, Benedetto Croce,
Roger Fry and Clive Bell. What are they famous for?
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