Waltonian Perceptualism

Kendall Walton's "Categories of Art" is one of the foremost contributions to 20th century aesthetics thanks to its vivid articulation of the following combination of claims: first, that the aesthetic value of artworks is a function of their perceptible properties and yet, second of al...

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Published in:The Journal of aesthetics and art criticism 2020-12, Vol.78 (1), p.66-70
Main Author: RANSOM, MADELEINE
Format: Article
Language:English
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20th century
Aesthetics
Art criticism
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Summary:Kendall Walton's "Categories of Art" is one of the foremost contributions to 20th century aesthetics thanks to its vivid articulation of the following combination of claims: first, that the aesthetic value of artworks is a function of their perceptible properties and yet, second of all, historical/intentional factors enter into audiences’ appreciation, and perception of, such properties. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of "Categories of Art," presenting an ideal opportunity for the aesthetics community to reflect on its various theses. In this symposium, Madeleine Ransom, Stacie Friend, and David Davies examine a number of these.
ISSN:0021-8529
1540-6245
DOI:10.1111/jaac.12685