Adversary Cultures: The Case of “Relational Aesthetics” and Participatory Practices

Doina Domenica Cojocaru-Thanasiadis   Abstract By applying Bourdieu’s theory of capital on the relational art and participatory practices, the following essay aims to explore the issue of autonomy of arts as introduced by Theodor Adorno while determining the social mechanism under which these practices operate. The purpose of this particular research  represents an attempt to … [Read more…]

Kandinsky on Colors and the Virtual Objectless Vibrations

Dragoș Grusea   Abstract If we accept that Kandinsky developed a systematic theory of the fundamentals of painting, we must ask what is the central concept underlying this attempt. This paper argues for the thesis that objectless  vibration plays a central role in the reconstruction proposed Kandinsky’s first book, On the Spiritual in Art. This … [Read more…]

The Trouble with Critical Thinking Today

Andrei Simionescu-Panait, Veronica Bâtcă, Mircea Toboșaru, Paula Pompilia Tomi, Beatrice Adriana Balgiu, Ana Maria Căvescu   Abstract Critical thinking has been a buzzword in both business and academic environments, as it represents the one of the greatest skillsets to possess for succeeding on a professional and personal level. This text argues for the idea that … [Read more…]

Foundations of Reality in Aristotle

Gianluigi Segalerba   Abstract In my contribution, I analyse some aspects of Aristotle’s interpretation of the organisation of ontology. Aristotle, in many of his works, is looking for a new ontology: through his investigation, Aristotle aims to discover the correct components of the ontology and to put them in the right place. Aristotle’s way of … [Read more…]

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