From Kant onwards, the default position when thinking about aesthetic matters has been to start with one individual who appreciates or engages with one object, whether a work of art, an environment, or an everyday item. However, when aiming to grasp the role of aesthetic phenomena in human life, this perspective is insufficient. It overshadows how the significance of art and everyday aesthetic matters, for individuals and communities, evolve through shared histories of practice, where perceptual and creative skills arise from previous experiences and know-how.
3rd MethodsNET Conference
Dates: 28-30 October 2026 Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (UCLouvain) MethodsNET is a global, non-profit network dedicated to excellence and pluralism in...