Gaut examines esthetic items using 5 questions. The first issue that must be answered is whether or not the work has moral beauty. It is my contention that this work has a certain moral beauty. The goal of the creator of a prosthesis is considerably distinct from that of the majority of art. Instead of constructing the art to have a favorable reaction from its viewers, it is meant to cover up anything that would cause a significant negative response from its viewers. This is done in order to achieve the desired effect. Because of this, the vast majority of individuals that the patient encounters in the course of their everyday life won’t even be aware that the patient is wearing an exceptional prosthesis. This reaction is morally acceptable given that it contributes to the alleviation of the patient’s suffering.
The next inquiry that has to be answered is whether or not the work imparts any knowledge onto the audience. Those individuals who are aware of the existence of this piece and are able to inspect it attentively will learn a great deal about the anatomy of the human face from it. Additionally, it demonstrates the virtues of patience and extraordinary skill on the part of the individual who crafted the prosthetic.
The following inquiry invites us to consider whether or not the reaction that is experienced is the one that the artist intended the viewer to have. The facial prosthesis does a good job of disguising the deformity that the patient has in his face, which most likely enables the patient to feel much more confident in himself when he is in public. This would imply that the piece is dictating the appropriate reaction that is to be taken.
The fourth inquiry focuses on determining if the answer is morally sound and has an appealing aesthetic. Regarding the prosthesis that can be seen in the example, the desired reaction is unquestionably ethical and of aesthetic appeal. This is due to the fact that it helps to alleviate the discomfort of the patient and considerably improves the aesthetics of the patient’s face by making it seem more natural than before.
Finally, we need to determine whether or whether the art inspires the spectator to behave in an ethical or moral manner. Once again, this item demonstrates its esthetic worth by avoiding immoral activities such as subtly discriminating against the patient because of his unattractive facial injuries. This is only one example of how this component’s aesthetic value might be shown.