Thinking Art: Exploring the Aesthetics of Smell and the Olfactory Arts Test Bank

Unlock the Aesthetic Potential of Smell

For centuries, the arts of incense and perfume making have been a vital part of human cultural practices. However, it’s only in recent decades that the use of odors in art has gained attention under the rubrics of ‘olfactory art’ or ‘scent art.’

Challenging the Status Quo

Larry Shiner’s groundbreaking book counters the classic arguments against the aesthetic potential of smell with philosophical arguments and empirical evidence from neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, history, linguistics, and literature.

A Comprehensive Exploration

Shiner draws on this evidence to explore the range of aesthetic issues that arise in each of the major areas of the olfactory arts, including theater and music, sculpture and installation, architecture and urban design, and avant-garde cuisine.

Key Topics Covered

• The art status of perfumes
• The ethical issues of scenting the body
• The ambient scenting of buildings
• The use of scents in fast food

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