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    Abell's resemblance theory of depiction fails to satisfy ... — Carmelics
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    Abell's resemblance theory of depiction fails to satisfy the independence constraint

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    • 1.The independence constraint requires that a spectator be able to perceive the resemblances postulated by a resemblance theory without first knowing what a picture represents
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    • 2.Abell holds that the respects of resemblance that govern a picture depend on the artist's communicative intentions
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    • 3.A spectator's knowledge of the artist's communicative intentions is gained, at least in part, from the picture itself
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    Abell argues that because she does not specify which particular respects of resemblance are necessary for depiction, her theory is consistent with the diversity constraint, in other words, it accommodates the wide variety of stylistic conventions that have developed in different artistic traditions. However, it can be objected that it fails to accommodate another alleged constraint on an adequate resemblance theory of depiction identified by Lopes, which he calls the independence constraint. Acc
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