there is no agreement regarding the definition of art, let alone what makes it great. At least four art theories have been espoused, with one of them—“formalism”—emphasizing the role of ...

By focusing in on the science of “neuroaesthetics”—how our brains respond to aesthetic and artistic experiences—the authors make the case that art is good for our physical and mental health, and that ...

In my judgments of particular art shows I convey my understanding of art, or of good art, which I can only hope is of some use to others interested in developing their own taste. The goal of the ...

Judith Shulevitz is a culture writer who recently published a piece in The Atlantic titled, It's Okay to Like Good Art by Bad People. Together, they get into the complexities of what to do about ...

And can the pursuit of art as a civilizing influence ever mitigate the horrors taking place outside the studio set? Austrian-German writer Daniel Kehlmann confronts the legacy of art and artists ...