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What does aesthetic welfare aim to achieve?
What does aesthetic welfare aim to achieve?
Yrjö Sepänmaa believes that access to beauty and art should not be considered a basic right.
Yrjö Sepänmaa believes that access to beauty and art should not be considered a basic right.
False
Name one principle from everyday aesthetics that encourages appreciation of experiences.
Name one principle from everyday aesthetics that encourages appreciation of experiences.
temporality
A well-designed environment can lift people's spirits and create a sense of _____
A well-designed environment can lift people's spirits and create a sense of _____
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What does Robin Hjelte refer to as 'short-cuts to our emotions'?
What does Robin Hjelte refer to as 'short-cuts to our emotions'?
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Games create the same emotional experience for every player.
Games create the same emotional experience for every player.
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What is one way that games can facilitate learning?
What is one way that games can facilitate learning?
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Games can be considered a modern form of _____ that combines creativity, challenge, and emotion.
Games can be considered a modern form of _____ that combines creativity, challenge, and emotion.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way that games engage players?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way that games engage players?
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Games only serve as entertainment and do not allow for emotional reflection.
Games only serve as entertainment and do not allow for emotional reflection.
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Name one aspect of Black aesthetics as mentioned in the content.
Name one aspect of Black aesthetics as mentioned in the content.
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What does Walter Benjamin refer to as 'The Aura'?
What does Walter Benjamin refer to as 'The Aura'?
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Mechanical reproduction refers to the ability to create endless copies of art through technology.
Mechanical reproduction refers to the ability to create endless copies of art through technology.
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What are the two types of values discussed by Benjamin in relation to art?
What are the two types of values discussed by Benjamin in relation to art?
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In ancient times, art often had a __________ value tied to its sacred nature.
In ancient times, art often had a __________ value tied to its sacred nature.
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What is a potential danger of the aestheticization of politics?
What is a potential danger of the aestheticization of politics?
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Art's exhibition value emphasizes mystery and ritual over visibility and popularity.
Art's exhibition value emphasizes mystery and ritual over visibility and popularity.
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How does distraction differ from concentration according to Benjamin?
How does distraction differ from concentration according to Benjamin?
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What does temporality refer to in the context of aesthetic experiences?
What does temporality refer to in the context of aesthetic experiences?
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Suji kaete refers to the concept of revealing everything at once to create the ultimate surprise.
Suji kaete refers to the concept of revealing everything at once to create the ultimate surprise.
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What principle of design does miegakure exemplify?
What principle of design does miegakure exemplify?
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Oku refers to the ___________ part of something, often accessed by passing through layers.
Oku refers to the ___________ part of something, often accessed by passing through layers.
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How does temporality enhance an aesthetic experience?
How does temporality enhance an aesthetic experience?
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Suji kaete encourages seeing things from a single viewpoint.
Suji kaete encourages seeing things from a single viewpoint.
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What effect does miegakure have on the viewer?
What effect does miegakure have on the viewer?
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What does the term 'Shock Effect' refer to in relation to modern media?
What does the term 'Shock Effect' refer to in relation to modern media?
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Benjamin believed that the copying of art made people think more deeply about it.
Benjamin believed that the copying of art made people think more deeply about it.
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What is the significance of the Ise Grand Shrine in the context of authenticity in Asian traditions?
What is the significance of the Ise Grand Shrine in the context of authenticity in Asian traditions?
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In Asian cultures, making copies of art is seen as a way to honor the ______.
In Asian cultures, making copies of art is seen as a way to honor the ______.
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Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
Match the following concepts to their descriptions:
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According to Byung Chul-Han, how do Asian philosophies differ from Western views regarding copies of art?
According to Byung Chul-Han, how do Asian philosophies differ from Western views regarding copies of art?
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What concern did Benjamin express about the influence of powerful people over art?
What concern did Benjamin express about the influence of powerful people over art?
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Chang Dai-chien's paintings are considered less valuable because they are copies.
Chang Dai-chien's paintings are considered less valuable because they are copies.
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What does the concept of oku in Japanese gardens emphasize?
What does the concept of oku in Japanese gardens emphasize?
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An other-regarding attitude focuses solely on personal desires without considering others.
An other-regarding attitude focuses solely on personal desires without considering others.
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What is an example of an act that shows thoughtfulness for others according to the other-regarding concept?
What is an example of an act that shows thoughtfulness for others according to the other-regarding concept?
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Saito highlights the importance of respecting both humans and the ______ elements of our world.
Saito highlights the importance of respecting both humans and the ______ elements of our world.
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Match the concepts with their descriptions:
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Which historical period in Japan is most associated with the cult of beauty?
Which historical period in Japan is most associated with the cult of beauty?
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Creating beauty is considered trivial and doesn't have emotional depth according to Saito.
Creating beauty is considered trivial and doesn't have emotional depth according to Saito.
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How does Saito suggest we should treat materials when designing or creating?
How does Saito suggest we should treat materials when designing or creating?
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Study Notes
Walter Benjamin's Ideas
- Benjamin's concept of "aura" describes the unique quality of a one-of-a-kind object connected to its past.
- Mechanical reproduction, like photocopies or printings, diminishes the aura of an original artwork by making copies widely accessible.
- Cult value in art, like in ancient times, prioritizes sacred and hidden status, whereas exhibition value emphasizes its popular visibility in modern times.
- Aestheticization of politics refers to the use of art to manipulate and empower political leaders.
- Distraction and contemplation are contrasting aesthetic experiences. The former refers to fast-paced, modern media, while the latter emphasizes quiet contemplation, for example, when looking at art or appreciating a landscape painting.
- The shock effect, commonly associated with modern media of fast-paced visuals and loud sounds, rapidly grabs an audience's attention, contrasting with the contemplation that is encouraged in traditional artwork.
Byung Chul-Han's Ideas
- Authenticity in Asian traditions isn't solely about being original, but continuing the spirit and feeling of the initial artwork.
- The Ise Grand Shrine exemplifies this by rebuilding every 20 years, preserving its original spirit despite physical alterations.
- Making copies is valued in Asian philosophies as ways to honor and sustain an original work's legacy.
- Chang Dai-chien used older master paintings to produce his work. This is viewed as honoring older and master works, not as imitation.
- In Asian art, cult value and exhibition value coexist.
- Asian art often integrates nature which is continuously changing and growing, reflecting an appreciation for continual change, not perfection.
- In Western culture, there's more emphasis on originality, individual achievement, and competition, contrasting with the emphasis on tradition and continuity in Asian culture.
Aesthetic Experience of Games
- Aesthetic experiences arise when something meaningful or beautiful grabs attention.
- Traditional aesthetics focused on beauty in art and nature, whereas Dewey saw the aesthetic experience as encompassing all of life, evident even in everyday activities like cooking or conversations.
- Agency in games allows for meaningful choices and influence, unlike passive experiences of traditional art.
- Game designers and artists create strategies and forms of agency, allowing players direct interaction and decision-making with the game world.
- Striving play in games focuses on the process of challenge and effort, rather than achieving the final result.
- Agential Layering relates to how players can be involved and focused, reflecting on their experience simultaneously.
- Games embody harmony through seamless interactions and dissonance through challenges, encouraging deep exploration and engagement.
Expanding Aesthetic Experiences
- Games offer aesthetic experiences that go beyond passive consumption, including participation and action.
- This modern art form combines creativity, challenge, and emotion by giving players a meaningful role in the game world.
Key Concepts in Black Aesthetics
- Black aesthetics examine how art, culture, and philosophy have responded to racism, identity, and better futures.
- The Harlem Renaissance is a 1920s artistic movement that celebrated Black culture and identity, examining its representation within European artistic standards.
- The Black Arts Movement (BAM) of the 1960s/1970s promoted Black aesthetics as a tool for social and political change. It was criticized for limiting Black expression to solely realism.
- Post-blackness proposes a more fluid and complex understanding of Black identity, rejecting singular definitions and embracing individuality.
- Internalized anti-Black racism is the acceptance of racist stereotypes by Black people.
- Anti-aesthetic art challenges established European beauty standards by focusing on political realities.
- Racial formation is a process of societal creation and definition of racial categories.
- Aesthetic self-fashioning is how people use art, style, and creativity to create individual identities, often against racialization.
- The concept of aesthetic judgment/rapid cognition evaluates how quickly judgments are made about aesthetic art, influenced by pre-existing racial biases.
Everyday Aesthetics
- Temporality in aesthetics refers to how experiences unfold over time, including hidden layers and beauty that isn't immediately perceived (like a garden trail).
- Suji kaete, a Japanese concept, shifts perception through varied viewpoints, adding dynamism to experiences.
- Miegakure involves strategic hiding and revealing, creating mystery and anticipation.
- Oku focuses on deeper layers and connections in experiences.
- Other-regarding acts involve actions mindful of their effect on others, emphasizing kindness and consideration, particularly in design and interaction.
- The other than human refers to respecting the natural world and materials, recognizing their integral participation in the aesthetic experience.
- The cult of beauty highlights aesthetic values' importance in social contexts.
- Aesthetic welfare emphasizes meaningful connections between aesthetics, welfare, and society.
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Test your knowledge on aesthetic welfare, its principles, and its impact on everyday life. Explore key concepts from everyday aesthetics, including the appreciation of beauty and well-designed environments. Discover how art and beauty influence our well-being and experiences.
