In the art world there has long been a debate between two methods for approaching a work—an empiricist approach vs. a contextualist approach. There is
Category: Art and Wine
Why Care about Food and Wine as Art
Our capacity for generosity and renewal rests on inspiration, and beauty is among the things that inspires us most of all. As life in our
Wine, Art, and Intentions
Are some wines works of art? Most philosophers would say no. Works of art are artifacts designed by human beings to express or represent something.
Wine and “Making Special”
In recent years there have been several important books devoted to understanding art as a product of human evolution. The art historian Ellen Dissanayake is
Wine Tasting: Is Getting Drunk the Point?
Our interest in food begins as a necessity, and we tame it so it becomes a civilized want that can be appreciated for its aesthetic
Winemaking: Science or Art?
Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past several decades. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 