ArtwritingArtwriting is a philosophical study of the history of recent American art criticism. Carrier argues that an artwork can be understood only relative to interpretation, a function of criticism. But unlike art history, art criticism cannot arrive at a consensus about what makes a true interpretation of an artwork. Criticism can only appeal to the persuasiveness of alternative critical narratives in determining an artwork's meaning and value. |
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Beginnings in Narrative | 15 |
Endings in Narrative | 42 |
The Presentness of Art | 56 |
Copyright | |
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