Art as Experience

How does Dewey’s concept of “an experience” reframe how art’s structure and purpose can be understood? Compare his definition with traditional aesthetic theories.

In what ways does Art as Experience challenge the hierarchy between high art and everyday life? How might Dewey’s ideas apply to contemporary art forms such as film, digital media, or street art?

Dewey often uses metaphor, analogy, and poetic language to convey his arguments. Pick three examples to analyze, focusing on how his stylistic approach reflects his claim that philosophy and art share imaginative foundations.