Art Is, Non-Art Is Not: A Critical Exploration

By Fred Furezu

Art Is, Non-Art Is Not-at least not within the worlds of art. In this thought-provoking book, Fred Furezu explores how art is defined not by its intrinsic qualities but by the social and institutional structures that shape and validate it. Through a sharp and rigorous analysis, he draws on the theories of Howard S. Becker, Arthur Danto, and Pierre Bourdieu to demonstrate that art is not an isolated phenomenon but a collective construct embedded in networks of recognition and legitimization.

Why does a simple urinal become a work of art when signed by Marcel Duchamp? How can an abstract painting be worth millions while a child's drawing is not? This book unpacks the hidden mechanisms that transform certain objects into artistic icons.

Art Is, Non-Art Is Not takes readers on an intellectual journey through the dynamic tensions of the art world-between tradition and innovation, autonomy and commodification, center and periphery. If you've ever questioned what defines art, how it gains legitimacy, or how to navigate its ever-evolving landscape through the lenses of philosophy, sociology, and art history, then this book is for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DY5DH69J
• ISBN13: 9798311491457
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"