Art Theories

Hedonistic Theory holds that the most valuable aspect of art is the sense of ______ that is provided by the mediums of aesthetic expression

Moralistic or Platonic Theory states that art is a representation of the ______ and is valuable inasmuch as it allows us to experience pleasurable feelings or to contemplate lofty objects

Intellectualistic Theory states that the object of art is ______; Beauty is truth; truth, beauty.

The pleasure derived from beauty is the same pleasure derived from the apprehension of ______; there is no distinction between science and art in terms of purpose or value