Introduction
Starting Point
Shaping Questions
Plan for the Book
Conclusion
Chapter One: The Origin and Evolution of Western Aesthetics
Philosophical Foundations
Spirituality and Art
Religious Traditions and Art
The Sublime and Transcendence
Modern and Contemporary Scholars on Art and Spirituality
Modern Aesthetics
Psychological Perspectives
Conclusion
Chapter Two: Beyond Western Aesthetics
Anthropological Foundations
Regional Histories and Contrasts
Cross-cultural Patterns
Beauty in Disinterestedness
Beauty of Spirituality and Transcendence
Beauty of Imperfection and Process
Beauty Every Day
Conclusion
Chapter Three: The Aesthetics of the Everyday
European Precursors
John Dewey and Art as Experience
Aesthetics of the Everyday
Conclusion
Chapter Four: Digital Art
Origins
Machine Learning and Art
Deep Learning
Generative Adversarial Networks
Applications Using Text Prompts to Create Art
Robotics
Computers in Music and Literature
Computers and Performing Arts
Computers and Consciousness
Conclusion
Chapter Five: Biological Art
Using Technology to Uncover Beauty Up Close and Far Away
Animal Art
Development of Bio Art
Humans Interacting with Living Organisms
Conclusion
Conclusion
Primary Questions
Impact of Computer and Biological Advancements on Aesthetics
Power of Everyday Aesthetics
Conclusion
Bibliography
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