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Extended artistic appreciation.

Robert A Wilson¹

¹Department of Philosophy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E7, Canada. rwilson.robert@gmail.com

The Behavioral and Brain Sciences

|March 20, 2013

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Artistic objects are not just triggers for appreciation but integral parts of the cognitive systems driving aesthetic experiences. This suggests aesthetic appreciation utilizes extended cognitive systems.

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Area of Science:

Philosophy of Mind
Aesthetics
Cognitive Science

Background:

Traditional views consider artworks as external stimuli causing aesthetic appreciation.
The cognitive turn in philosophy and psychology has broadened the scope of mental processes studied.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel framework for understanding the role of artistic objects in aesthetic appreciation.
To argue that artworks can be considered components of extended cognitive systems.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of aesthetic appreciation and cognitive systems.
Philosophical argumentation drawing on theories of extended cognition.
Exploration of implications for the study of art and aesthetics.

Main Results:

Art objects can function as constitutive parts of the cognitive machinery for aesthetic appreciation.
Aesthetic appreciation can be understood as operating through extended cognitive systems, integrating the artwork into the appreciation process.

Conclusions:

Reconceptualizing artworks as parts of extended cognitive systems offers a richer understanding of aesthetic appreciation.
This perspective challenges traditional object-centric views and opens new avenues for research in aesthetics and cognitive science.