title: Distinguishing intention and function in art appreciation.
abstract: We applaud Bullot & Reber's (B&R's) attempt to encompass the function of artworks within their psycho-historical model of art appreciation. However, we suggest that in order to fully realize this aim, they require a clearer distinction between an artist's intentions toward an artwork and its proper functions. We also show how such a distinction improves the internal coherence of their model.
authors.affiliation: Philosophy Department, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5B 2K3. gparsons@arts.ryerson.ca
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Allen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D001154:Art / Q000266:history*; D003071:Cognition; D004954:Esthetics / Q000266:history* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011584:Psychology / Q000379:methods*