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What is one impact of Boal's ideas on theatre?
What is one impact of Boal's ideas on theatre?
Where has Jana Sanskriti been doing Boal's form of theatre for over 25 years?
Where has Jana Sanskriti been doing Boal's form of theatre for over 25 years?
Calcutta
Johnny Miller used photography to raise awareness about inequality in __________.
Johnny Miller used photography to raise awareness about inequality in __________.
South Africa
According to Kant's aesthetic, the aesthetic object is divorced from all ____.
According to Kant's aesthetic, the aesthetic object is divorced from all ____.
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Art is considered a luxury for society.
Art is considered a luxury for society.
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What was the outcome of Antanas Mockus' time as the Mayor of Bogota from 1995-2003?
What was the outcome of Antanas Mockus' time as the Mayor of Bogota from 1995-2003?
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The aesthetic experience is admired, not necessarily understood.By appreciating art we learn to love something without it being completely ____ to us.
The aesthetic experience is admired, not necessarily understood.By appreciating art we learn to love something without it being completely ____ to us.
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What does Immanuel Kant relate aesthetics in Western modernity to?
What does Immanuel Kant relate aesthetics in Western modernity to?
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What characterizes the aesthetic experience according to Kant?
What characterizes the aesthetic experience according to Kant?
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Art and entertainment are the same according to Kant.
Art and entertainment are the same according to Kant.
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According to Kant, art is purposeless with purpose. It is an end in itself, and it produces ________.
According to Kant, art is purposeless with purpose. It is an end in itself, and it produces ________.
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Match the following philosophers with their beliefs about art:
Match the following philosophers with their beliefs about art:
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Who founded El Sistema?
Who founded El Sistema?
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El Sistema represents a transition from art by the few for the few, to art by the many for the many.
El Sistema represents a transition from art by the few for the few, to art by the many for the many.
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What is the main aim of El Sistema's music program?
What is the main aim of El Sistema's music program?
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The ______ Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is an important product of El Sistema and has played at the most important events worldwide.
The ______ Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela is an important product of El Sistema and has played at the most important events worldwide.
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Study Notes
Immanuel Kant's Aesthetics
- Aesthetics in Western modernity is related to freedom.
- The aesthetic experience:
- Must be sensorial (appreciated through our senses)
- Not bound by concept or need (involves no interest or function)
- Has a moment of surprise and wonder
- The purpose of art is to create a sense of freedom, unbound by need or function.
- Entertainment follows a formula, whereas art brings something new and unexpected, creating a sense of surprise.
Victor Shklovski and Herbert Marcuse
- Victor Shklovski:
- Art creates the unfamiliar, making the ordinary seem new and fresh.
- Examples: Tolstoy's "Kholstomer" where a horse narrates, making private property seem unfamiliar.
- Herbert Marcuse:
- Art is a form of reality that opposes conventional norms and values.
- Art's function is to liberate and provide a break from the routine of daily life.
The Power of Art and Aesthetics
- The aesthetic experience can be a catalyst for social innovation and change.
- Art can bring about social impact by:
- Fostering appreciation and respect for difference
- Encouraging social connection and communication
- Creating a sense of freedom and empowerment
- Examples of art-induced social change:
- Antanas Mockus, former Mayor of Bogota, used artistic interventions to improve civic education and behavior.
Antanas Mockus and Artistic Interventions
- Antanas Mockus, former Mayor of Bogota, used artistic interventions to bring about social change in the city.
- Examples of his initiatives:
- Mimes to control traffic and promote civic education
- Placing stars or crosses to mark accident-prone areas
- Creating the "Order of the Zebra" to incentivize good driving habits
- Distributing "Thumbs up" and "Thumbs down" cards to regulate traffic behavior
- Organizing a city-wide performance therapy against domestic aggressions
- Creating a "Women's Night Out" initiative to reduce murders and promote civic engagement### Urban Innovation and Art
Antonio Moreno (Bogota, Colombia, 1964)
- Served as Mayor of Bogota from 1995-2003
- Implemented innovative measures to reduce crime and improve quality of life, including "cultura ciudadana" (civic culture) approach
- Achievements:
- 67% decline in homicides
- 51% decline in traffic deaths
Edi Rama (Tirana, Albania, 1964)
- Served as Mayor of Tirana from 2000-2011 and as Prime Minister of Albania from 2013-present
- Used art to solve social problems, including:
- Demolishing illegal buildings
- Planting trees and bushes
- Colorful transformations of public spaces
- Results:
- Improved mood and attitude of population
- Reduced crime
- Increased public participation and responsibility
Culture and Innovation in the UAE
- The UAE recognizes the potential of art and culture to transform and improve society
- Public Art Abu Dhabi initiative aims to use art as a tool for social innovation and transformation
- Examples of cultural initiatives:
- Emirates Festival of Literature
- Jameel Arts Center
- Museums on Saadiyat Island
- International events
Jose Antonio Abreu (Venezuela, 1939-2018)
- Founder of El Sistema, a youth orchestra program
- Believed music could be an agent of social development, promoting values like solidarity and harmony
- El Sistema:
- Reached 700,000 children by 2015
- Produced renowned musicians, including Gustavo Dudamel and Edicson Ruiz
- Inspired programs in 54 countries worldwide
Augosto Boal (Brazil, 1931-2009)
- Criticized conventional theatre as restrictive and unable to empower the public
- Developed the "Theatre of the Oppressed" and Forum Theatre, which:
- Allows the public to take the stage and become "spect-actors"
- Encourages improvisation and creative solutions to social problems
- Has been used worldwide, including in marginalized communities
Other Examples of Art for Social Innovation
- Banksy's graffiti art raises awareness about contemporary issues
- Johnny Miller's photography raises awareness about inequality in South Africa
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Explore Immanuel Kant's views on aesthetics, relating to freedom, happiness, and universality in Western modernity. Learn about the significance of shared experiences in art and culture.
