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medium specificity: a standalone construct

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Art theory

the doctrine that each art form should pursue what its medium does best and uniquely, which Carroll examines and rejects.

In art theory, medium specificity refers to the doctrine that each art form should pursue what its medium does best and uniquely, which Carroll examines and rejects. This meaning comes from Carroll (1985) in Journal of Aesthetic Education.[1]

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References

Carroll, N., & Carroll, N. (1985). The Specificity of Media in the Arts. Journal of Aesthetic Education, 19(4), 5. https://doi.org/10.2307/3332295

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