week 4

• The Circle of Art, developed by Arthur Danto, identifies four main types of philosophy of art: objectivist, subjectivist, empiricist, and empyrean
• Objectivist philosophy of art emphasizes the importance of the art object itself, believing the meaning is inherent in the object, not dependent on the viewer's interpretation
• Subjectivist philosophy of art emphasizes the importance of the viewer's experience, believing the meaning is created by the viewer, not inherent in the object
• Empiricist philosophy of art emphasizes the importance of experience in the creation and appreciation of art, viewing art as a form of knowledge
• Empyrean philosophy of art emphasizes the importance of the spiritual or transcendent in art, seeing art as a means of connecting with the divine or the eternal
• Personal functions of art are subjective and vary from creator to artist and viewer to viewer
• Social functions of art address aspects of collective existence and can affect viewers, such as political art conveying specific messages
• Physical functions of art include practical uses like architecture, interior design, and industrial design
• Other functions of art include decorative, spiritual, and educational purposes
• Some believe in "art for art's sake," arguing that art requires no justification or specific purpose
• Art's power and influence are increasingly in the hands of government or civic institutions, raising questions about artistic freedom and censorship
• Philosophical perspectives on art include Objectivist-Idealist, Objectivist-Realist, Subjectivist-Realist, and Subjectivist-Idealist aesthetics