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Distinguishing intention and function in art appreciation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 March 2013

Glenn Parsons  and
Allen Carlson
Glenn Parsons
Affiliation:
Philosophy Department, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5B 2K3. gparsons@arts.ryerson.cahttp://www.ryerson.ca/~g2parson/
Allen Carlson
Affiliation:
Philosophy Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T6G 2E7. acarlson@ualberta.cahttp://www.philosophy.ualberta.ca/People/Emeriti%20and%20Retired%20Faculty.aspx
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Abstract

We applaud Bullot & Reber's (B&R's) attempt to encompass the function of artworks within their psycho-historical model of art appreciation. However, we suggest that in order to fully realize this aim, they require a clearer distinction between an artist's intentions toward an artwork and its proper functions. We also show how such a distinction improves the internal coherence of their model.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 36 , Issue 2 , April 2013 , pp. 153 - 154
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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