In this article, Robin Vande Zande explores the ideas as to why people make aesthetic choices in their daily life. She begins the article claiming that aesthetic expressions can "hold attention and/or add emotional depth to an experience". In other words, it is each person's choice how to represent themselves materialistically. Robin places this abstract idea in context for readers by drawing on historical fact. For example, the original assembly line was to produce cars, which was to make trading and transportation easier. Now, however, cars have all these added features based on size, speed, and gadgets that make them more appealing to different buyers. Car buyers are making aesthetic choices.
Similarly, everyone in our art class makes aesthetic choices. Just based on the fact that each person comes to class dressed differently shows some of their aesthetic choices. Also, each of us understands concepts and readings differently, which is why all of our class projects and responses look different and reflect different ideas.
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Stephanie...yes, we all make aesthetic choices, even when we don't realize we are doing so! It's exciting to see the differences in visual expression, and I think you will find that when you integrate art and visuals into your classroom!
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