contextualism

Concept that a work of art must be experienced in its context or setting and that this knowledge of the work of art leads to a richer appreciation and understanding of it. The opposite viewpoint of contextualism is isolationism..

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contextualism
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024