The Institutional Theory of Art

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According to the Institutional Theory, what determines what counts as art?

  • The artist's intention
  • The art community's recognition (correct)
  • The cultural context
  • The artworld's institutions

What does a procedural theory of art focus on?

  • The artist's intention
  • The purpose or function of art
  • The effect art has on its audience
  • The processes and practices involved in creating and presenting art (correct)

What is the main difference between a procedural theory and a functional theory of art?

  • The intended use (correct)
  • The recognition by the art community
  • The cultural context
  • The artworld's institutions

According to the Institutional Theory, when does something become art?

<p>When it is recognized as art by the artworld's institutions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Institutional Theory suggest is crucial in defining what is considered art?

<p>The cultural context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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