Assignment: Aesthetic
Name:
Select something that ‘moves’ you. Something that you particularly like, or dislike, that captures your
attention, your aesthetic. It can be a work of art, music, a dance piece, a play or movie, a poem or a
book.
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Identify the piece. Who is the author or artist or creator? Where did you first see or experience
this piece?
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Describe it well enough to give a sense of what it's like. Provide enough details to make it
interesting, but not overwhelming.
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What aesthetically draws you to this work? What makes it so captivating?
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What do you see as being the strengths and weaknesses of the piece? (Even a masterpiece can
be critiqued!)
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If possible, place the work in its social or historical context.
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Write one question you have about aesthetics (think philosophically about it). Be creative: For
example you might ask, “How could a blind person appreciate a painting?” (There is no right or
wrong answer; it’s just a ‘hmmmm’ question.)