Plato, Aristotle and the Transcendence Theory of Art - by Christine Kunkler (Paperback)

About the Book

Christine Kunkler introduces concepts such as Index-Art and the Aesthetic Syllogism to open future fields of research in Philosophy.

Book Synopsis

From a provocative reading of Plato and Aristotle, the Transcendence Theory of Art challenges traditional notions concerning the autonomy of art, essentialism and art as such. As a methodological model, it bridges theoretical analysis and art practice, offering a fresh approach to key areas in philosophy. Christine Stefanie Kunkler introduces original concepts like »Index-ART« and the »Aesthetic Syllogism« while proposing the »Force Field of Art« as an alternative to Arthur Danto's »Art World.« This study explores how a philosophical reflection on texts and images can deepen our understanding of meaning, interpretation, and misinformation in contemporary culture.

About the Author

Christine Stefanie Kunkler is a PhD candidate of philosophy at Universität Potsdam. She holds a B.A. in art history from the University of Malta and an M.A. in philosophy from the FernUniversität in Hagen. For the past decades she has also been engaged as an artist, art critic, art curator and art gallerist. This allowed her to gain insights into the art field from many perspectives.