## Highlights According to the branch of philosophy called [Aesthetics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aesthetics), there are **4 main theories for judging whether a piece of art is successful:** Imitationalism, Formalism, Instrumentalism, and Emotionalism. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hts208h8b6hfnsj7pv9bvpw8)) 1. Imitationalism Art is successful when… it imitates reality. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hts20gqxmncqr2m0p3s6t8re)) 2. FormalismArt is good when… it masters the artistic elements and principles. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hts20rj4ng75r0w04f8hva3e)) 3. InstrumentalismArt is good when… it communicates a message. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hts21b546hhjmv0fxh2b4pz7)) 4. EmotionalismArt is good when… it evokes an emotional response. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hts2216jpppcxf5f7q17mft5))