[en] This paper sheds light on the efficiency of philosophical conceptualization to grasp the modalities of contemporary art. The concepts of intentionality, attentionality and aesthetic functionality borrowed from Gerard Genette are used to analyze a practical case: Dirty Corner, installation by Anish Kapoor vandalized in the gardens of Versailles.
Disciplines :
Art & art history
Author, co-author :
Verbeeck, Muriel ; Université de Liège > Centre européen en archéométrie
Language :
English
Title :
There is nothing more pratical than a good theory. Conceptuals tools for the Practioners in Conservation
Publication date :
2016
Journal title :
Studies in Conservation
ISSN :
0039-3630
Publisher :
International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Special issue title :
Crossing boundaries for the conservation of contemporary art
