Works of art are analytic propositions. That is, if viewed within their context – as art – they provide no information whatsoever about any matter of fact. A work of art is a tautology in that it is a presentation of the artist's intention, that is, he is saying that that particular work of art is art, which means, is a definition of art.


Art after Philosophy, 1969


Works of art are analytic propositions. That is, if viewed within their context – as art – they provide no information whatsoever about any...

Works of art are analytic propositions. That is, if viewed within their context – as art – they provide no information whatsoever about any...

Works of art are analytic propositions. That is, if viewed within their context – as art – they provide no information whatsoever about any...

Works of art are analytic propositions. That is, if viewed within their context – as art – they provide no information whatsoever about any...