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Is there any human act as difficult to define as art? Art has existed since ancient times, yet its concept and form have changed with every historical phase. However, the historicity and multifaceted nature of art embody human characteristics in themselves. Could it be said that understanding art is synonymous with understanding humanity? This book offers a fresh perspective on art as an intellectual pursuit by examining Danto's discussions on modern art.
Arthur Danto: Variations of the everyday
This book is a translation of Arthur Danto's *The Transfiguration of the Everyday*, by the American art critic and philosopher. Published in 1981, *The Transfiguration of the Everyday* is a work of art philosophy addressing what makes something art, and it clearly reveals Danto's perspective on the state of contemporary art. Through a hypothetical exhibition, the book discusses the possibility of assigning semantic functions to artworks—where artists impart specific semantic roles to physical objects—and examines how causal relationships are established within artworks. Furthermore, it demonstrates that while art and philosophy are distinct activities, their logical structures ultimately coincide. It summarizes and presents the fundamental nature of aesthetic response, its connection to the definition of art, and perspectives on new art created through transformation. [Hardcover]
Korean title: 일상적인 것의 변용
Korean author: 아서 단토
Korean publisher: 한길사
ISBN-13: 9788935657445
Reviews
Is there any human act as difficult to define as art? Art has existed since ancient times, yet its concept and form have changed with every historical phase. However, the historicity and multifaceted nature of art embody human characteristics in themselves. Could it be said that understanding art is synonymous with understanding humanity? This book offers a fresh perspective on art as an intellectual pursuit by examining Danto's discussions on modern art.
