Filologia versus filosofia. L’opera di Andy Warhol interpretata da Argan, Baudrillard e Thomas Crow

Abstract

The interpretations of Andy Warhol’s works represented a turning point in the history of art. From the Exhibition at the Stable Gallery Arthur C. Danto drew considerations about ontology of the artwork. From Campbell’s soup Jean Baudrillard has strengthened his philosophical provocation that the real is disappearing. From the image reproduction and consumer culture G. C. Argan cames to the conclusion that it was the end of art. A philological point of view has been adopted by Thomas Crow to interpret the Warhol’s early works and connect them into an historical and iconological dimension. The history of art can draw useful lessons from these different points of view and reflect on its future.