ESPES

Aims & Scope

ESpes is intended as an open online forum for contemporary debates in aesthetics and the philosophy and theory of art. Appearing twice a year — in June and December -- the Journal publishes a wide variety of contributions including: Research articles Survey papers Short essays and discussion pieces Slovak or English translations of seminal essays in the field Interviews Conference reports Book reviews on a broad number of topics ranging from aesthetics and the philosophy of art to art theory and art history Artist portfolios Periodically, the Journal publishes special thematic issues, which explore different topics in the current aesthetic discourse. Coordinated by one or more guest editors, thematic issues are advertised through a call for papers, which is published in the Announcements section of the journal website. On an annual basis, a section of the Journal is also dedicated to hosting thematic Symposia. Comprising a limited number of short contributions plus an introduction authored by a guest editor, symposia bring together renowned scholars and researchers to discuss specific questions and concerns in the contemporary aesthetic debate. Espes is especially meant to serve as a platform for promoting original research work in aesthetics produced in the context of Central Europe, particularly in Slovakia and in the Czech Republic. Theoretical orientation The Journal adopts a pluralistic theoretical approach to the arts and aesthetics, supporting different orientations and trends in the fields of philosophy of art and literature, the visual arts, music, dance, architecture, theater and drama, as well as art history and art theory. The Journal also encourages interdisciplinary studies and explorations of non-traditional aesthetic issues. Targeted Audience The Journal is addressed to a wide, local and international circle of scholars, philosophers, aestheticians, art theoreticians and historians but also fosters a broader readership due to its interdisciplinary nature.

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