Methodological innovation and research of contemporary art criticism

Abstract

This article discusses the shortcomings of conventional critical methods in dealing with contemporary art practices and advocates methodological innovation and interdisciplinarity. It analyzes the need for breaking away from established paradigms such as formalism and iconology to adopt a more reflexive, contextual, and multidisciplinary stance. Moreover, the essay deals with the evolving role of art criticism in the contemporary art system, emphasizing the shift from judgment to interpretation and the need for public involvement. This theoretical investigation is meant to accompany a more firm and sufficient critical discussion able to confront the dynamic reality of contemporary art.