What can we learn about art from philosophy? What does the concept of 'aesthetics' mean? How can we evaluate art, compare different artworks to each other, and should we do it at all? Philosophers have engaged with the question of beauty for centuries. Earlier this week, I posted a selection of beautiful lines from some … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Philosophy of Art
Spreading the Word: Art of Close Looking
What is visual literacy? What is the value of close looking? In her recent article for Psyche, writer and art historian Grace Linden explores the idea of visual literacy as a skill that needs to be learned (and taught). We do not just see what is out there, fully and objectively. We see what we … Continue reading Spreading the Word: Art of Close Looking
Spreading the Word: Is It Art When AI Does It?
What is art? Is it art when AI generates it? What does it mean for us, humans, and for our creativity?
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