The art of seeing : an interpretation of the aesthetic encounter /

Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly

The art of seeing : an interpretation of the aesthetic encounter / Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Rick E. Robinson. - xvii, 203 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-203).

A conceptual model of the aesthetic experience -- The major dimensions of the aesthetic experience -- A quantitatlive analysis of the aesthetic experience -- The form and quality of the aesthetic experience -- Facilitating the aesthetic experience -- Conclusion.

"What is the nature of the aesthetic experience? Is it the same for everyone? It is possible to facilitate its occurrence? This book focuses on the psychology of the aesthetic experience and on the perception and understanding of art, suggesting ways to raise levels of visual literacy andenhance artistic enjoyment. The findings will be of importance not only to museum professionals and art educators, but also to psychologists and those interested in the nature of the aesthetic experience."--Publisher description.

0892361565 9780892361564

90041602


Experience
Aesthetics.

BH301.E8 / C75 1990

111.85

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