Fernando Gerheim, Fabio Mourilhe

Uma fábula para Arthur Danto

Introduction

Uma fábula para arthur danto. Uma fábula explora Arthur Danto e a definição da arte contemporânea. Desconstrói dicotomias (moderno/primitivo, puro/híbrido) e investiga narrativas não hegemônicas.

Abstract

Resumo:Este artigo explora vetores do pensamento de Arthur Danto com os meios da ficção, tendo por princípio um pensamento por imagens. Questões como a definição da arte são articuladas ao atual contexto da arte contemporânea, investigando narrativas não hegemônicas a partir do desmonte das ideias de moderno/primitivo, puro/híbrido, central/periférico.Palavras-chave: arte contemporânea. Arthur Danto. híbrido/puro.Abstract:This article explores vectors of Arthur Danto's thought through fiction, with means of thinking through images. Issues such as the definition of art are articulated with current context of contemporary art, investigating non-hegemonic narratives from the dismantling of ideas of modern / primitive, pure / hybrid, center / periphery.Keywords: Arthur Danto. contemporary art. hybrid/pure.

Review

This article, "Uma fábula para Arthur Danto," presents a refreshingly original and ambitious approach to engaging with the philosophy of Arthur Danto. By adopting a methodology centered on "thinking through images" and employing fiction—framing the entire inquiry as a "fable"—the author signals a departure from conventional academic analysis. The core objective is to explore various facets of Danto's thought, particularly his insights into the definition of art, by situating these complex philosophical questions within the vibrant and often challenging landscape of contemporary art. This unconventional yet promising methodological choice immediately distinguishes the paper, suggesting a potentially illuminating and imaginative re-interpretation of Danto's enduring legacy. A significant strength of this proposed study lies in its commitment to addressing critical contemporary art discourses through a Dantoan framework, albeit with a distinctly critical and deconstructive intention. The article aims to investigate non-hegemonic narratives by actively dismantling deeply ingrained dichotomies such as modern/primitive, pure/hybrid, and central/periphery. This focus indicates a timely and crucial engagement with the globalized and often post-colonial dimensions of contemporary art, which frequently challenge Western-centric art historical and philosophical frameworks. By employing a fictional and imagistic approach, the article suggests it can creatively interrogate how Danto's ideas, especially concerning the "artworld" and the "end of art," might be re-evaluated or even subverted when confronted with these complex and often marginalized artistic practices and theoretical positions. The originality of framing an exploration of Arthur Danto's philosophy as a "fable" promises to transcend purely analytical interpretations, offering a more intuitive, perhaps even poetic, pathway into his ideas. This approach holds significant potential to reveal nuances in Danto's work that might be overlooked by more conventional methods, particularly in relation to the evolving definition of art in a pluralistic world. By explicitly linking Danto's theories to the dismantling of core binaries and the rise of non-hegemonic narratives, the article promises a vital contribution to ongoing debates about the nature and function of art in the 21st century. It positions itself as a critical and imaginative intervention, seeking to refresh our understanding of Danto's enduring relevance in an increasingly diverse and interconnected art world.

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