ART PHILOSOPHIES AND THE THEORIES: TOWARDS INNOVATIVE GENRE PRODUCTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY ART PRACTICE

Abstract

Art practice has been checkmated over the years with the introduction of art theories. Art theories have also helped artists with the interpretation as well as to understand the concept of art from different angles. Art theories are enormous, but each of these theories has its theoretical and also philosophical assumption, perception and interpretation. Usually, these theories attract lots of criticism and reservations especially with relevance to the contemporary arts situation in Nigeria. Some of these theories include Institutional Theory, Imitation Theory, Empathy Theory, Expression Theory and Formalism Theory. Therefore, this paper has highlighted how the concept of art philosophy and theories has influenced the artistic genre and also the development of art in the 21st century.