Title: Aesthetic Experiences, Ancient and Modern.
Authors: Grethlein, Jonas
Abstract: An essay about ancient and modern conceptions of aesthetic experience is presented. Literary theorist Hans Ulrich Gumbrecht's view on aesthetic experience is discussed. According to the author, ancient authors and philosophers such as Plato and Socrates provide fascinating material for the current discussion on aesthetic experience. The author adds that their emphasis on the immersive power of art can stimulate an aesthetic theory. The capacity of narrative to trigger experiences is tackled.
Subjects: AESTHETICS; GUMBRECHT, Hans Ulrich, 1948-; PLATO, 428-347 B.C.; SOCRATES, ca. 469-399 B.C.; ART theory; NARRATION; EXPERIENCE
Publication: New Literary History, 2015, Vol 46, Issue 2, p309
ISSN: 0028-6087
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nlh.2015.0011

Aesthetic Experiences, Ancient and Modern.

Grethlein, Jonas