Arthur C. Danto

Arthur C. Danto was a pivotal art critic and philosopher known for his exploration of the nature of art. He argued that art is not just defined by its physical properties but by its historical and cultural context. Danto introduced the idea that the meaning of art lies in the concepts and intentions behind it, famously coining the phrase "the artworld" to describe the community and discourse surrounding art. He believed that once something is recognized as art within this context, it gains a unique status, blurring the lines between the conventional and the avant-garde.