I made things that looked utilitarian, but like Oppenheim, I wanted them to be
purely aesthetic objects.
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.
Not exact matches
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.