American Society for Aesthetics
Founded: 1942 Admitted to ACLS: 1950
The purpose of the Society is to promote study, research, discussion, and publication in aesthetics. The term "aesthetics," in this connection, is understood to include all studies of the arts and related types of experience from philosophic, scientific, or other theoretical standpoint, including those of psychology, sociology, anthropology, cultural history, art criticism, and education. "The arts" are understood broadly to include not only traditional forms such as music, literature, theater, painting, architecture, sculpture, and dance, but also more recent additions such as film, photography, earthworks, and performance art, as well as the crafts, decorative arts, and various aspects of popular culture.
CEO Representative and Society Contact
Julie C. Van Camp
Executive Director
American Society for Aesthetics
Delegate
Kathleen M. Higgins
Professor
University of Texas at Austin
term ends 12/31/2022President
David Davies
Professor
McGill University
term ends 1/31/2023Membership:
Individual: 658
Meetings:
11/17/2021 - 11/20/2021 Montreal, QU
11/16/2022 - 11/19/2022 Portland, Oregon