Erlebniskunst: Erlebniskunst, or "experience art" in German, is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the importance of the viewer's experience in the appreciation of art. It was first developed by the philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer in the 20th century. Gadamer argued that art is not simply an object to be contemplated, but rather a dynamic process of interaction between the work and the viewer. See also Aesthetics, Aesthetic Experience, Aesthetic Consciousness, Aesthetic Difference._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |