Three Conceptual Approaches to Sustainability from Aesthetics’ Perspective
Noora-Helena Korpelainen
Abstract:This contribution considers ways to discuss sustainability in relation to aesthetic value. Three possible conceptual approaches are briefly presented – aesthetic sustainability, the aesthetics of sustainability, and sustainable aesthetics. I propose that the comparative discussion about the approaches could support dealing with aesthetic values in sustainability deliberation through developing aesthetic competence. Such practice could, in turn, support evaluative, descriptive, and speculative engagement with d… Show more
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