ABSTRACT
The question “What is art?” is a proper philosophical question. It is an invitation to reflect upon various aspects of art, its related experiences and its role in social and individual life. However, the very concept of art has raised serious doubts in contemporary analytic aesthetics, not only with regard to specific definitions but, more importantly, whether or not the concept is definable at all. Each proposed definition has been demolished, renounced and its effectiveness denied. Traditional views were rejected and any attempt to revive the inquiry into the essence of art was frowned upon. It appears that although the battles have been concluded without achieving a wide consensus, non-essentialism has carried the day. What we see today in the aftermath of these inconclusive discussions are attempts to reevaluate achievements, assess damages and offer limited realignments.1
