After the end of art : Contemporary Crt and the Pale of History

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Over a decade ago, Arthur Danto proclaimed that art ended in the sixties, positioning himself at the forefront of a radical critique of contemporary art. This work presents Danto's comprehensive reformulation of his original insight, illustrating how art has diverged from the narrative course defined by Vasari during the Renaissance, particularly following the decline of abstract expressionism. He introduces a new type of criticism to help us navigate a posthistorical age, where artists may create works in the style of Rembrandt as visual puns, and where traditional theories struggle to differentiate between Andy Warhol's Brillo Box and its grocery store counterpart. Engaging in insightful discussions on pressing aesthetic and philosophical issues, Danto draws from his acute observations of today's art scene. Originally delivered as the Mellon Lectures on the Fine Arts, these writings explore art history, pop art, "people's art," the future of museums, and the critical insights of Clement Greenberg, who clarified modernism for audiences decades ago. Danto traces art history from a mimetic tradition to the modern era of manifestos, ultimately arguing that the advent of Pop art nullified previous historical understandings of art's means and ends. He contends that traditional aesthetics are inadequate for contemporary art, advocating for a philosophy of criticism that embraces the limitless possibilities of modern artistic expres