Unity-in-diversity: A framework for aesthetic appreciation in addressing global challenges within and beyond art education

Samanta Viziale

Authors

Samanta Viziale University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Humanities, Copenhagen, Denmark https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0268-8633

Keywords:

aesthetic engagement, aesthetic appreciation, unity-in-diversity, beauty, aesthetic education, crisis, educational challenges, humanities, arts, sensory awareness, openness, understanding

Abstract

This paper addresses the educational challenges surrounding the teaching of aesthetic engagement in technological societies, where the arts are often overshadowed. It highlights the need for a more comprehensive understanding of aesthetic engagement and proposes a transdisciplinary approach to aesthetic appreciation based on the “unity-in-diversity” framework. This framework aims to foster empathy, inclusivity, and critical reflection. In doing so, it offers a valuable means of addressing global crises in an increasingly technological era.

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