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The various lenses-ethical, political, sexual, religious, and
so forth-through which we may view art are often instrumental in
giving us an appreciation of the work. InArt in Context: Understanding
Aesthetic Value, philosopher David Fenner presents a straightforward,
accessible overview of the arguments about the importance of considering the
relevant context in determining the true... More

The various lenses-ethical, political, sexual, religious, and
so forth-through which we may view art are often instrumental in
giving us an appreciation of the work. InArt in Context: Understanding
Aesthetic Value, philosopher David Fenner presents a straightforward,
accessible overview of the arguments about the importance of considering the
relevant context in determining the true merit of a work of art.
Art in Context is a systematic, historically situated, and historically evidenced
attempt to demonstrate the importance of considering contexts that will, in
the vast majority of cases, increase the aesthetic experience. While focusing on
distance, detachment, aestheticism, art for art's sake, and formalism can at times
be instructive and interesting, such approaches risk missing the larger and often
central issue of the piece.
Based on the findings of philosophers and critics, and on artwork throughout
history,Art in Contextprovides a solid foundation for understanding and valuing
a work of art in perspective as well as within the particular world in which
it exists.

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