Papers by Patricia Lhardy
After the art forms of the second half of the 20th century it is not possible to define art based... more After the art forms of the second half of the 20th century it is not possible to define art based on the aesthetic in the traditional sense. Thus, the whole discipline has fallen into a trap, a cul-de-sac, from which there is no escape. Therefore, the aesthetic has to be redefined. This essay is an attempt to find a way out. This article analyzes the possibility of finding a definition of art and the work of art, especially the so called modern art, concentrating on visual art and specifically on painting. First, I briefly analyze some previous attempts and suggest a novel approach that would make it possible to define art as a special form of brainwork. To be able to do this, terms like beauty, aesthetic, and art and their mutual relations are first redefined, concentrating especially on the nature of aesthetic experience as the fundamental aspect of all life in general. Next, I suggest a distinction between craft and art and, based on this distinction, provide a definition of art in the traditional sense of the word, such as art was seen from prehistoric times to 19th century Europe. Thereafter, I suggest a definition of a work art as the realized intention of the artist in nonconceptual form. Finally, I analyze the possibility of interpretation of art according to this theory, concluding that while it is possible to interpret works of art, it is not possible to interpret art because art is the quality of the artwork, and that can only be experienced, not conceptually understood.
Reporting on an international conference held at Liverpool Hope University 5 th-8 th June 2007. T... more Reporting on an international conference held at Liverpool Hope University 5 th-8 th June 2007. This was a wideranging inter-disciplinary conference which encouraged submissions from three general strands of study including; those subjects which have enjoyed a substantial history of involvement in the field such as Theology and Philosophy, those relatively new to the study such as Sports Studies and Management, and those which focus upon such applied dimensions as the Arts and Education. The overall aim of the conference was to learn from interdisciplinary debate and to encourage an exchange of ideas on research of the highest quality.
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Papers by Patricia Lhardy