Aisthesis-Pratiche Linguaggi e Saperi dell Estetico
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Inclusive Conversations on Beauty and Expression
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Aesthetic Theory and Critique:
The journal focuses on theoretical frameworks surrounding aesthetics, critiquing established concepts and proposing new interpretations of artistic practices and experiences. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It encourages a blend of methodologies from philosophy, art history, cultural studies, and technology, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives on aesthetic phenomena. - Contemporary Art Practices:
The journal highlights contemporary art and performance, examining their roles in society, especially in contexts of conflict, memory, and identity. - Virtuality and Technology:
A significant area of focus is the interaction between aesthetics and technology, particularly in the context of virtual reality and digital media, exploring their implications for perception and experience. - Cultural and Political Aesthetics:
The journal investigates the relationship between aesthetics and social issues, including public art, community engagement, and the political dimensions of artistic expression.
Trending and Emerging
- War and Aesthetics:
Recent publications increasingly address the relationship between war and art, exploring how conflict shapes artistic expression and cultural memory, highlighting the relevance of aesthetics in times of crisis. - Digital and Virtual Aesthetics:
There is a growing focus on the aesthetics of digital media and virtual reality, examining how these technologies transform artistic practices and audience engagement, suggesting a paradigm shift in aesthetic experience. - Public Art and Community Engagement:
Emerging themes around public art and its role in community identity and social dynamics are becoming more prominent, reflecting a broader interest in how art interacts with public spaces and social issues. - Aesthetic Responses to the Pandemic:
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on artistic practices and public perception is a newly emerging theme, with discussions surrounding how art serves as a response to global crises and personal experiences. - Intercorporeality and Embodiment in Aesthetic Experience:
Increasing attention is being paid to the embodied experience of art, particularly in relation to virtual environments and the haptic qualities of interaction, suggesting a deeper exploration of the sensory dimensions of aesthetics.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Aesthetics:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional historical aesthetics, with fewer papers dedicated to classical theories and historical figures in art, suggesting a shift towards contemporary concerns. - Nature and Eco-Aesthetics:
Although eco-aesthetics was a topic of interest in prior years, recent publications indicate a waning focus on this area, potentially overshadowed by more pressing contemporary themes such as technology and war. - Philosophical Foundations of Aesthetics:
The exploration of foundational philosophical texts and theories, particularly those of figures like Kant and Hegel, appears less frequent, indicating a possible move towards applied aesthetics rather than theoretical explorations.
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