“In my own version of the idea of 'what art wants,' the end and fulfillment of the history of art is the philosophical understanding of what art is, an understanding that is achieved in the way that understanding in each of our lives is achieved, namely, from the mistakes we make, the false paths we follow, the false images we have come to abandon until we learn wherein our limits consist, and then how to live within those limits.”
Quote by Arthur Danto
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Arthur Danto
Arthur Danto was an American art critic and philosopher, recognized for his contributions to aesthetics and art theory. Born on January 1, 1924, and passing away on October 25, 2013, Danto's career was marked by his significant impact on the field of art criticism over several decades. more
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