The Definition of Everyday
Aesthetics
In: Contemporary Aesthetics, 11:
article 26, 2013
Kevin Melchionne
The Definition of Everyday Aesthetics - questions
• How would you describe the aim of the article?
• Why does controversy accompany EA research?
• Why is EA treated as a default third basket?
• How does Tom Leddy define EA?
• What does it mean that everyday objects or practices can
seem arbitrary?
• How can the definition help us?
• List 4 characteristics common to EA objects or practises:
• What does KM say about interior decoration?
• What is the difference between cooking and pianist‘s finger
exercises?
• Does wedding belong to the field of EA?
• What does KM say about Japanese tea ceremony?
• Is EA define more by content or by form?
• Name a work of art that depicts everyday life.
• What does KM say about a window with a view?
• What does KM say about taking out the trash?
• Which characteristics of the aktivity give shape to aesthetics?
• Name 5 main areas of AE and describe them by some
personal experience.
• What is the proportion of art and EA in our lives? Which is
more important?
• What well-being depends on