JOURNAL OF AESTHETICS AND ART CRITICISM
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Critical Perspectives in Aesthetics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Aesthetic Theory and Philosophy:
The journal emphasizes philosophical discourse on aesthetics, exploring concepts such as beauty, taste, and the nature of artistic value. It engages with classical and contemporary philosophical frameworks to analyze artistic expression. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Art:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research that intersects aesthetics with fields such as ethics, cultural studies, and political theory, facilitating a deeper understanding of the role of art in society. - Critique and Analysis of Art Forms:
It provides critical analyses of various art forms, including visual arts, music, literature, and performance, focusing on their cultural and social implications. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
Research often situates artistic practices within their cultural and historical contexts, examining how these factors influence aesthetic experience and interpretation. - Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
The journal addresses contemporary issues in art criticism and aesthetics, including discussions on activism, representation, and the implications of technology in art.
Trending and Emerging
- Aesthetics of Activism and Social Change:
There is a rising trend in exploring the aesthetics of activism, with papers examining how art can be a vehicle for social change and a form of political expression in contemporary contexts. - Digital and Virtual Aesthetics:
The journal has increasingly focused on the aesthetics of digital and virtual environments, analyzing how technology influences artistic practices and reshapes aesthetic experiences. - Cultural Memory and Identity:
Emerging themes around cultural memory and the role of aesthetics in shaping identity are becoming prominent, with research delving into how art reflects and constructs cultural narratives. - Intersections of Aesthetics and Ethics:
Recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in the ethical implications of aesthetics, particularly in how art engages with moral questions and societal issues. - Multisensory Aesthetics:
There is an emerging focus on multisensory approaches to aesthetics, exploring how different senses contribute to the experience and appreciation of art beyond visual and auditory elements.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Aesthetic Hierarchies:
There seems to be a decreasing emphasis on traditional hierarchies of art forms, such as the distinction between high and low art. Recent publications indicate a shift towards more egalitarian perspectives on artistic value. - Strict Formalism in Art Criticism:
The focus on formalist approaches—where the analysis is confined to the form and structure of artworks without considering context—appears to be diminishing in favor of more contextual and relational analyses. - Philosophical Exclusivity:
There is a noticeable decline in the exclusivity of philosophical discourse that limits itself to Western aesthetics, as the journal increasingly embraces global perspectives and diverse aesthetic traditions. - Static Definitions of Art:
The journal's recent publications suggest a move away from static definitions of art, with less frequent discussions on fixed criteria for what constitutes art, reflecting a more fluid understanding of artistic practices.
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