Art Theory For A Global Pluralistic Age: The Glocal Artist

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This book extends a theory of art that addresses the present era’s shift towards global pluralism. By focusing on extrinsic rather than intrinsic qualities of art, this book helps viewers evaluate art across cultural boundaries. Art can be universally classified by an evaluation of its guiding narrative, and can be understood and judged through hermeneutical methods. Since artists engage culture through various local, transnational, and emerging global narratives, it is difficult to decipher what standards are used for evaluation, and which authoritative body evaluates the work. This book implements a narrative-hermeneutical approach to properly classify an artwork and establish its meaning and value. Front Matter ....Pages i-xiii Introduction (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 1-11 Front Matter ....Pages 13-13 The Global Pluralistic Condition (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 15-38 The Effects of Globalization on Art and Aesthetics (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 39-63 Negotiating Glocal Narratives (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 65-88 Front Matter ....Pages 89-89 A Narrative-Hermeneutical Approach for Classifying Art (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 91-117 Evaluating Successful Art in a Global Pluralistic Artworld (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 119-142 Glocal Engagements with Contemporary Art (Steven Félix-Jäger)....Pages 143-174 Back Matter ....Pages 175-187