DEFIL - Diss - Ana Augusta Carneiro de Andrade Araujo - Ufop

ABSTRACT
This research aims at the question "what is art?" and its possible developments
in the production of contemporary philosophical analytical profile. To elaborate on this
theme, we chose to separate the text into five distinct and complementary moments.
The first is to present the problem of defining the nature of art, locating it
historically and contextually, and linking it to our current art scene to facilitate its
boundaries. The second phase aims to point out ways of identifying the nature of things
and in this sense, which one would be more fruitful to investigate something like the art
- so controversial in nature and plural.
The third argues that George Dickie's institutional theory suggests a fruitful way
and proper identification of what art is. His central thesis is that art can only be
understood if understood within their own practice, always linked to a socio-cultural
context. At this point, choose to work every aspect of this perspective in detail,
including their objections. The fourth period covers the same author and his position on
the value of art. In this case, experiments in the art to produce a value within the culture,
and how such experiences can be measured through the qualities and elements of art
works.
The fifth and final moment brings a conclusion where it defines the extent to
which Dickie perspective is relevant and where their vision is weak. In other words, our
critique your perspective.