The Art Viewer as "Posing Amateur" Art Model

Peg Brand Weiser (University of Arizona, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, University of Oregon)

The 81st ASA Annual Meeting will be held November 15-18, 2023, at the Hilton Arlington National Landing Hotel, 2399 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA. Online registration is required.

I argue that the creativity of "posing amateurs"--in contrast to professional models, a distinction explored by panelist Aurelie Debaene--is perhaps less skilled, but more personally meaningful in co-creating a collaborative artwork for all to publicly see, judge, and appreciate. Third speaker is Tzachi Tamir, on the artist-life model relationship.