Sentences with phrase «purely aesthetic object»

An example of a purely aesthetic object is a decorative object, for decoration's primary function is «to add something to, so as to make more attractive; adorn; ornament,» 10 and this relates directly to taste.

I made things that looked utilitarian, but like Oppenheim, I wanted them to be purely aesthetic objects.

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According to Kenneth J. McNamara, they were probably the first objects collected for purely aesthetic reasons by ancestors to Homo sapiens, and provide a tangible record of an early and enduring obsession.

Commingling artistic and scientific references, Zarka's new sculptures, drawings, and collages advocate the utility of forms that are ostensibly purely aesthetic and, conversely, emphasize the aesthetic value of useful objects.

In the modern and contemporary eras, however, women artists have used metal to create a broad variety of objects, ranging from functional furniture and minimalist jewelry to purely aesthetic abstractions and large sculptural works.