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Jerrold Levinson - Defining Art Historically - 1979

Art is difficult to define because its definition has changed throughout history. In ancient times, art referred to skilled handiwork and crafts, whereas today it typically refers to objects and activities pursued for their beauty or other expressive qualities. While a precise definition of art may be elusive, examining how its meaning has evolved historically can provide insight into its various functions and significance in different eras.

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Jerrold Levinson - Defining Art Historically - 1979

Art is difficult to define because its definition has changed throughout history. In ancient times, art referred to skilled handiwork and crafts, whereas today it typically refers to objects and activities pursued for their beauty or other expressive qualities. While a precise definition of art may be elusive, examining how its meaning has evolved historically can provide insight into its various functions and significance in different eras.

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LEVINSON, JERROLD, Defining Art Historically , British Journal of Aesthetics, 19:3 (1979:Summer) p.

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