The Institutional Theory of Art: a Concept by George Dickie
Words: 626 Pages: 2 2250George Dickie's Institutional Theory of Art, as outlined in his 1984 paper "The New Institutional Theory of Art," offers a revolutionary perspective on how art is defined and recognized. Instead of focusing solely on intrinsic qualities of the artwork itself, Dickie proposes that art is primarily defined by its position within an "institutional framework"—namely, the context of the 'art world.' This framework is composed of various individuals such as curators, artists, critics, and educators who collectively determine what is considered […]