The chapter explores the evolving role of semiotics in the arts, addressing the limitations and reductionisms of past theoretical frameworks. It critiques historical tendencies to isolate art within reductive paradigms, such as autotelic idealism or rigid institutional definitions. Advocating for a “semiotic ecology,” the text emphasizes the interdependence between art, culture, and the environment, rejecting static interpretations in favor of dynamic, multi-layered analyses. The chapter highlights the importance of balancing methodological rigor with openness to chance and unexpected interpretations, positioning art as a medium for critical engagement and cultural renewal. Ultimately, it calls for a comparative, interdisciplinary approach to art that respects its complexity and transformative potential.
Basso, P. (2020). The Role of Semiotics of Arts: Working Hypotheses for Overcoming the Shortcomings of the Past. London : ISTE.
The Role of Semiotics of Arts: Working Hypotheses for Overcoming the Shortcomings of the Past
Basso Fossali Pierluigi
2020
Abstract
The chapter explores the evolving role of semiotics in the arts, addressing the limitations and reductionisms of past theoretical frameworks. It critiques historical tendencies to isolate art within reductive paradigms, such as autotelic idealism or rigid institutional definitions. Advocating for a “semiotic ecology,” the text emphasizes the interdependence between art, culture, and the environment, rejecting static interpretations in favor of dynamic, multi-layered analyses. The chapter highlights the importance of balancing methodological rigor with openness to chance and unexpected interpretations, positioning art as a medium for critical engagement and cultural renewal. Ultimately, it calls for a comparative, interdisciplinary approach to art that respects its complexity and transformative potential.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
