Art As Experience: Book Club #2 | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video discusses John Dewey's 'Art as Experience,' focusing on Dewey's ideas about art's role in society and its integration into daily life. It highlights Dewey's belief that art is an experience, not just an object, and critiques the separation of art from life due to societal factors like imperialism and capitalism. The video also explores the distinction between aesthetic and artistic experiences, emphasizing the importance of receptivity in art appreciation. Dewey's view on art's moral function to remove prejudice and enhance perception is also discussed.

What are some criticisms mentioned regarding Dewey's views on art?

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What does Dewey mean by saying that art is not removed from life?

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How does Dewey's philosophy challenge the separation of art from other aspects of life?

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