The Aesthetic Experience

Feminine Aesthetic

The feminine aesthetic refers to a "look" that revolves around gender based stereotypes about women. This usually involves soft, cute, delicate things. These stereotype mostly comes from the idea that women are nurturing because they give birth to babies.

An example of this would be a woman who is petit, and has baby like features. This woman would look soft and gentle like a baby, connecting her to the feminine aesthetic.

Immanuel Kant

This theory revolves around judgement and whether or not it provides pleasure.

Clothes: Everyone has their own sense of style. People find pleasure in finding a clothing piece that they like. People also find pleasure in wearing clothes that fit their style. Kant states that art is subjective, and clothing style is a clear example of this theory.

Tolstoy and Art’s Connection with Life

This theory looks at the connection between the art and the person. Tolstoy says that art conveys a message and emotion.

Music: Where is The Love? by The Black Eyed Peas. This song is an example of conveying a message through fine arts. The song conveys a strong sad emotion, and conveys the message of increasing love and peace throughout the world.

John Dewey’s Theory of Aesthetic Judgment

This theory explains art and the emotions that it bring upon the viewer

Rain and Waterfalls: When we watch rain fall, or we watch a beautiful waterfall flow, we can't help but to feel calm, and appreciate its beauty. Nature often has that effect on us. It brings out our emotions.