Conceptual Art Dossier: Before and After
A dossier on conceptual art examines the shifting role of artist attribution in art history. Krzysztof Pomian's study of 18th-century Parisian art circles reveals that until around 1750, auction catalogs prioritized detailed descriptions of artworks over the names of their creators. This historical context frames the evolution of conceptual art, where the idea behind the work often supersedes traditional notions of authorship. The dossier explores how conceptual art challenged established hierarchies between artistic intent and execution, and how the practice of associating a proper name with an artwork became central to its valuation and reception.
Key facts
- Krzysztof Pomian studied 18th-century Parisian art circles.
- Until about 1750, auction catalogs emphasized painting descriptions over artist names.
- The dossier examines conceptual art's impact on authorship.
- Conceptual art prioritizes ideas over traditional execution.
- The article is from artpress, dated September 1, 1989.
- The dossier is titled 'L'art conceptuel entre les actes'.
- The shift in attribution practices is linked to the art market.
- The study provides historical context for conceptual art.
Entities
Artists
- Krzysztof Pomian
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —