Group 1 Report

Judgments about art that can be objectively debated, like whether a painting uses proper perspective.

Personal feelings about art, which can't be argued about because they are subjective.

Hume's belief that good taste is developed through careful observation, practice, comparison, and open-mindedness.

The ability to notice subtle differences in art.

The practice of looking at and thinking about art regularly helps develop taste.

Comparing different works of art helps to understand their unique qualities.

Avoiding bias in art judgment, allowing for open-minded appreciation.

Hegel's concept of a universal force that moves through history and manifests in art, religion, and philosophy.

Hegel's belief that art expresses the Geist in a way that's understandable to everyone.

Hegel's view that art evolves over time, revealing the Geist more fully in each stage.

An artistic approach emphasizing the portrayal of perfect forms and beauty, focusing on capturing the essence of beauty itself.

An artistic approach rooted in human experience and emotions, prioritizing the observation and representation of real-world experiences.

The reliance on the senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—as the primary source of knowledge and understanding in art.

Empiricism's limitation in fully explaining abstract or complex ideas in art due to its focus on sensory experience.

The inherent subjectivity of observation, leading to different interpretations of the same scene or object by different individuals.

Idealism's ability to reveal deeper truths about life and the universe through aesthetics and symbolism.

The potential drawback of Idealism, where the artist's own perspective and ideas dominate, making it difficult to connect with diverse viewpoints.

David Hume's philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of personal feelings and subjective experiences in art appreciation.

Artistic judgments based on rational reasoning, considering facts, techniques, and artistic principles.