Sehen. Kunst. Gesellschaft

Cultures of seeing shape visual habits which, particularly when socially diverse groups come into contact, need to be clarified by communication and addressed from the perspective of action theory. Through their various forms, the reception of art and artistic dialogue contribute to reflecting on one’s own culture as well as on the foreign and the other. These processes influence social structures and enable transformation.

This volume examines aesthetic perception in terms of its religious relevance as well as its implications for ethical reflection. In doing so, the author explores the themes of perception, culture, identity, presence, otherness and society within a systematic theological context.