Research Article
Review Emerging Art Forms from Danto's Artistic Theories--Use John Cage' 4'33" as an Example
Abstract
After the 20th century, many different art forms emerged, such as performance and installation art. Some of these new art forms are so baffling and incomprehensible that even art critics consider them not art but sensationalism by their creators. The essay seeks to justify the authenticity of emerging art forms and proceeds onto the necessary conditions to become art in Arthur Danto's art theory. The essay then examines John Cage's 4'33" with Danto’s theory. The essay concludes that John Cage's 4'33" is an art form that provides an analytical model for judging contemporary emerging artistic creations.
Keywords: John Cage; Danto's artistic theories; art forms
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