Art as Experience
Art as Experience
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
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Book • Nonfiction
1930s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Art as Experience, John Dewey explores how art influences human experience and perception. He suggests that art is an integral, dynamic part of everyday life, rather than a separate, isolated entity. Dewey emphasizes the interactive relationship between the individual and the artwork, proposing that art is a means of communication and connection within society.
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Art as Experience by John Dewey is praised for its insightful exploration of how art enhances the human experience by bridging emotion and intellect. Reviewers commend its clear, philosophical prose. However, some find its arguments dense and occasionally inaccessible for general audiences. Overall, it's valued for its profound impact on art theory.
Who Should Read Art as Experience?
A reader who enjoys Art as Experience by John Dewey likely appreciates philosophy, art theory, and intellectual exploration. Similar audiences are drawn to The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction by Walter Benjamin or The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche for their insight into aesthetics and cultural critique.
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Book • Nonfiction
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