#work #conference ## Draft Text Works of art can be thought of as a type of experiential artifact in that they are items which are made to be experienced. What distinguishes our experiences of works of art from those of other types of [[experiential artifacts]], such as traffic cones and diagrams? Intuitively, our experience of a work of art is richer, in some sense, than our experiences of traffic cones, but how is it richer? A popular approach is to say that works of art elicit a distinct type of experience, an [[aesthetic experience]], with various accounts defining what these aesthetic experiences encompass. Alternatively, it might be argued that works of art do not elicit a distinct [[aesthetic experience]] type, but rather special types of commonplace experiences. For example, hearing a sonata represents ‘musical hearing’ as opposed to the ordinary hearing of a siren. Furthermore, works of art could be said to elicit non-perceptual as well as perceptual experiences. For instance, the difference between works of art and other [[experiential artifacts]] might lie in the former eliciting non-perceptual [[mental states]] with [[Cognitive Phenomenology]] or [[agentive phenomenology]]. ## Chat GPT Idea This conference will explore the various ways in which experience and art relate to each other. --- **Call for Papers: "Experience and Art" Conference** The upcoming "Experience and Art" conference, hosted at our university, invites scholars to engage in a critical examination of the diverse experiences elicited by art and artifacts. The central theme of this conference revolves around understanding how our experiences with art differ fundamentally from those with technical artifacts and how these experiences shape our interpretation and appreciation of art. Key Discussion Points: 1. **Defining Experience in Art:** We seek to explore what notion of experience most aptly explains our responses to art. Is there a need for 'the aesthetic' to characterise these responses, or can we approach art appreciation through alternative experiential frameworks? 2. **Classification of Art Through Experience:** Can we categorise forms of art based on the experiences they elicit? This inquiry extends to investigating whether the traditional distinction between arts of space (like sculpture) and arts of time (like music) can be elucidated by considering how we perceive space and time. 3. **Artworks vs Technical Artifacts:** Artworks and technical artifacts often share common mediums (e.g., visual images, sound sequences) yet evoke markedly different experiences. We aim to dissect these differences and similarities, particularly focusing on how our perception changes when an object is identified as art rather than a technical artifact. This comparison extends beyond the visual, encompassing [[agentive phenomenology]], [[cognitive phenomenology]], and temporal experiences. 4. **Beyond Visual Experiences:** While the visual aspect of art is frequently discussed, this conference seeks to broaden the dialogue to include other sensory and cognitive experiences. How do tactile sensations, cognitive engagements, and the phenomenology of action and anticipation contribute to [[our understanding]] and appreciation of art? 5. **Research Questions:** We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following questions: - What experiences [[are unique]] to artworks compared to technical artifacts? - How do non-visual perceptual experiences influence our interaction with art? - In what ways do cognitive and agentive experiences shape the creation and appreciation of art and artifacts? - [[How does]] our [[aesthetic appreciation]] of design relate to our appreciation of art? - What role does the creator's anticipation of audience response play in the creation of art and artifacts? We are also in search of a keynote speaker, preferably a female scholar, who can articulate a notion of experience applicable to [[the arts]]. This conference offers a platform for [[philosophical exploration]] into how we experience art, challenging traditional perceptions and encouraging diverse perspectives. We welcome papers from a variety of disciplines that intersect with philosophy, aesthetics, and art theory. --- This draft synthesizes your ideas into a structured format, emphasizing the relationship between experience and art, while leaving room for diverse scholarly interpretations and discussions.