Plato, Aristotle and the Transcendence Theory of Art: New Approaches and Philosophical Unorthodoxies

From a provocative reading of Plato and Aristotle, the Transcendence Theory of Art challenges traditional notions concerning the autonomy of art, essentialism and art as such. As a methodological model, it bridges theoretical analysis and art practice, offering a fresh approach to key areas in philosophy. Christine Stefanie Kunkler introduces original concepts like Index-ART and the Aesthetic Syllogism while proposing the Force Field of Art as an alternative to Arthur Danto's Art World. This study explores how a philosophical reflection on texts and images can deepen our understanding of meaning, interpretation, and misinformation in contemporary culture.

Author: Christine Kunkler
Publisher: Transcript Publishing
Published: 04/21/2026
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9783837677140
ISBN10: 3837677141
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Ancient & Classical
- Art | Criticism & Theory

About the Author
Christine Stefanie Kunkler is a PhD candidate of philosophy at Universität Potsdam. She holds a B.A. in art history from the University of Malta and an M.A. in philosophy from the FernUniversität in Hagen. For the past decades she has also been engaged as an artist, art critic, art curator and art gallerist. This allowed her to gain insights into the art field from many perspectives.