The Mimetic or Realism philosophy posits that art’s primary function is to imitate or represent reality faithfully. It contends that the value of art lies in its ability to capture the truth and beauty of the natural world.
2. Expressivism
Expressivism emphasizes the artist's emotional expression as the primary purpose of art, inviting viewers to connect emotionally with the artist's inner feelings and experiences.
3. Formalism
Formalism is an art philosophy that emphasizes the aesthetic value of art, focusing on its formal qualities like composition, color, line, shape, and texture.
4. Institutional Theory
The Institutional Theory of art suggests that art is defined by institutions within the art world, emphasizing the context and role of the art world in determining its classification.
5. Postmodernism
Postmodernism, a late 20th-century philosophical perspective, challenges traditional art conventions, promoting the multiplicity of interpretations and blurring the boundaries between high and low culture.