ART IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY: REEXAMINING ITS AESTHETIC VALUES AND PHILOSOPHICAL SIGNIFICANCE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i12s.2026.8346Keywords:
Aesthetic Value, Philosophy Of Art, Contemporary Art, Social Context, Interdisciplinary Aesthetics, Digital Art, Artistic MeaningAbstract [English]
In contemporary society, art has undergone significant transformation under the influence of technological innovation, globalization, and cultural change. This study examines the evolving nature of aesthetic values and the philosophical significance of art through a theoretical and integrative approach. Drawing on conceptual analysis and interdisciplinary synthesis, the paper identifies a shift from traditional, object-centered aesthetics toward relational, experiential, and context-dependent understandings of aesthetic value. At the same time, art is increasingly recognized as a mode of meaning-making, cognitive exploration, ethical reflection, and social critique. The study further highlights the dynamic relationship between art and contemporary society, emphasizing the impact of digital technologies, participatory culture, and global interactions. Based on these findings, the paper proposes an Integrated Aesthetic–Philosophical–Social Model, which conceptualizes art as a multidimensional phenomenon shaped by the interaction of experience, interpretation, and context. This framework contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the role of art in contemporary life.
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