Single Idea 18551

[catalogued under 21. Aesthetics / B. Nature of Art / 4. Art as Expression]

Full Idea

The Croce model is of an inarticulate inner state (an 'intuition') becoming articulate and conscious through artistic expression. The rival model is fitting thing together so as to create links which resonate in the audience's feelings.

Gist of Idea

Croce says art makes inarticulate intuitions conscious; rival views say the audience is the main concern

Source

Roger Scruton (Beauty: a very short introduction [2011], 5)

Book Reference

Scruton,Roger: 'Beauty: A Very Short Introduction' [OUP 2011], p.105


A Reaction

The first model tells you nothing about how the artist imagines the audience reacting. The second model tells you nothing about what matters personally to the artist. A good theory must do both!