In regards to your question, I wrote an article on Beauty in Art at the
beginning of the year that touches on some of the east / west differences,
but goes on to discuss the variety of definitions of art globally through a
variety of culturally based perspectives regarding the nature of aesthetics.
If you are interested, the article is viewable at:
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> Subject: eastern vs western art
> From: "Ann Carolan" <acarolan@inland.k12.mi.us>
> Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 09:16:28 -0400
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> Does anyone have info on the differences between east and west art. I am
> preparing a presentation for next Thurs for our 7th graders and would like
> a more in depth understanding than I have. I have used sites from Judy
> Decker (thank you Judy) but could also use more.
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> Thanks and have a blessed, safe, holy holiday season.
> ann carolan
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