Art Is, Non-Art Is Not—at least not within the worlds of art. In this thought-provoking book, Fred Furezu explores how art is defined not by its intrinsic qualities but by the social and institutional structures that shape and validate it. Through a sharp and rigorous analysis, he draws on the theories of Howard S. Becker, Arthur Danto, and Pierre Bourdieu to demonstrate that art is not an isolated phenomenon but a collective construct embedded in networks of recognition and legitimization.

Why does a simple urinal become a work of art when signed by Marcel Duchamp? How can an abstract painting be worth millions while a child’s drawing is not? This book unpacks the hidden mechanisms that transform certain objects into artistic icons.

Art Is, Non-Art Is Not takes readers on an intellectual journey through the dynamic tensions of the art world—between tradition and innovation, autonomy and commodification, center and periphery. If you’ve ever questioned what defines art, how it gains legitimacy, or how to navigate its ever-evolving landscape through the lenses of philosophy, sociology, and art history, then this book is for you.