The Artworld and the End of Art
아서 단토의 예술계 이론
A foundational contemporary philosophy of art theory asserting that what elevates an object to the status of art is not its physical appearance, but an atmosphere of artistic theory and historical knowledge—the "Artworld".
| Field | Aesthetics & Art Theory · Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Level of analysis | Meso · Groups & Organizations |
| Paradigm | Institutionalism Hermeneutics |
| Key figures | 👤 Arthur Danto (아서 단토) |
| Year | 1964 |
Key Claims
Arthur Danto transformed aesthetics upon encountering Andy Warhol’s Brillo Boxes. Because the artwork is visually indiscernible from the commercial commodity, art status cannot be defined by perceptual properties. It requires an interpretive atmosphere of art theory and art history—the Artworld.
Further Reading
- Danto, A. (1964). The Artworld. Journal of Philosophy, 61(19), 571–584.
- Danto, A. (1981). The Transfiguration of the Commonplace. Harvard University Press.
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