Aesthetics in Cultures, Materials, and Philosophies

Interpretations of aesthetics are explored to gain new insights into cultures, materials, and philosophies that address the theories and applications of the arts across various contexts. Established and emerging perspectives on aesthetics in individual and group dynamics will be considered for presenting discussions, analyses, and evaluations of the roles and implications of aesthetics in everyday life. From individual cognition to public interpretation of fine art and the use of textiles and architecture, this book presents ways to consider aesthetics as both past, present, and future lived experiences across social interaction and material cultures. From the artistry of the written word to the creativity of the decorative and fine arts, as well as the performing arts, this book presents diverse perspectives on aesthetics. Interdisciplinary approaches are featured to examine complexities across genres and generate new ideas on the influence of aesthetics on meaning-making, communication, cultural continuity and change, identity expression, and the design of living spaces.