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    The independence constraint objection does not apply to a... — Carmelics
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    The independence constraint objection does not apply to all resemblance theories of depiction

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    • 1.The independence constraint objection applies only to theories that imply a spectator perceives a certain kind of object in a picture by perceiving a resemblance between marks on its surface and an object of that kind
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    • 2.A resemblance theory of depiction need not have this implication
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    • 1.Schier's natural generativity argument shows that recognizing depictions requires no prior acquaintance with pictorial conventions, only object recognition.
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    • 2.This capacity-transfer account entails that resemblance perception is the operative mechanism, making the independence constraint unavoidable for all resemblance theories.
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    • 3.A resemblance theory that severs resemblance from perception loses explanatory contact with what distinguishes pictures from arbitrary symbols.
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    • 1.All resemblance theories must ground depiction in a perceptual relation between marks and depicted objects to remain genuinely resemblance-based.
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    • 2.Any such perceptual grounding reintroduces the epistemic circularity the independence constraint identifies, regardless of theoretical framing.
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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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