An Analysis Of Blocker's Theory Of Intention

Gene Blocker is one of the representatives of the modern American analytical aesthetics.He aims at "understanding the world through the analysis of the concept",using analytic philosophy to study the relevant concepts and terminology of aesthetics,and to solve the problem of art Methodological issues.His ideas continue the analytical philosophy of linguistic analysis as the focus of the research direction,the use of analytical philosophy,aesthetic point of view and method of study of the original art and modern art,to expand the analytical philosophy and to a certain extent and develop analytical philosophy of aesthetics.In arguing whether primitive art is art,Blocker advocates the use of empiricism and through the original art of its own attributes and modern art concept comparison to prove that the original art is primitive.So is the art.Blocker's theory of intentional insists on the artist's intention in definition of the artistic,but there are different from the previous intention theory.It is debatable whether the artist's intention can be regarded as the main criterion for correct interpretation of the work.Blocker argues that the object and purpose of the controversy are different.one is the intention of the artwork and the other is the artist's intention.Blocker emphasizes the artist's intentions and distinguishes the artist's intentions from the intentions of the artwork.He argues that the intentions of the theory of criticism can refer both to the intent of the artwork or to the intention of the artist,both of which are indirect proof of each other.This paper expounds the development of its theory of intention and its application in primitive art and contemporary art with Blocker's "philosophy of primitive art" and "philosophy of modern art".Blocker has an unique assessment of the original art and modern art,and the definition of art is unique.Of course,Blocker also has some shortcomings.And the opening definition of art,although a good explanation of the current artistic behavior,but the lack of further interpretation of its art.This article from the Blocker's theory of intent,in the definition of art and evaluation of artistic,and its theoretical significance and limits,the three parts to discuss.