NFT related art and the concept of the artist in a historical perspective

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. NFT (related) art
  • 2.1. Non-fungible token - NFT
  • 2.2. Differentiation of NFT (related) art
  • 2.3. Dread Scott and his NFT related artwork White Male For Sale
  • 2.4. Beeple and his NFT related artwork Everydays: The First 5000 Days
• 3. Concept of the artist in a historical perspective
  • 3.1. The influence of technical inventions on art in a historical perspective
  • 3.2. Concepts of artists in a historical perspective
  • 3.3. Dread Scott in the context of historical concepts of artists
  • 3.4. Beeple in the context of historical concepts of artists
• 4. NFT related art in a critical view
  • 4.1. The original purpose of the link between art and NFTs
  • 4.2. Opportunities and limitations for artists producing NFT related art
  • 4.3. Decentralization vs. Recentralization
    • 4.3.1 Historic perspective on centralization in the art ecosystem
    • 4.3.2 Attempts of decentralization via blockchain
  • 4.4. NFT related art market and price mechanisms
    • 4.4.1 Motives and drivers behind the market for NFT related art
    • 4.4.2 Speculative aspect of buying NFT related art
  • 4.5. Ecological impact of NFT related artworks
  • 4.6. Impact of NFT related artworks on the art ecosystem
• 5. Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This Bachelor's Thesis explores the connection between NFTs and the concept of the artist, analyzing whether NFT creators can be considered artists and how their approach compares to historical concepts of artistry. It aims to answer this question through case studies of two specific NFTs, considering the different artistic backgrounds of their creators and analyzing their auctioned works. The thesis investigates the role of NFT technology in shaping a new concept of the artist, examining both the opportunities and limitations presented by the technology for artists.

• The relationship between NFTs and the evolving concept of the artist
• Analysis of specific NFT artworks and their creators in the context of historical artistic concepts
• Opportunities and challenges for artists working with NFT technology
• The impact of NFTs on the art market and its mechanisms
• Critical examination of the potential for decentralization and recentralization within the art ecosystem through NFTs

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The thesis begins with an introduction to NFTs and blockchain technology, highlighting their significance in the art world and the emergence of the term "NFT art." Chapter 2 introduces the case studies of two specific NFTs, examining the artistic backgrounds of their creators and the context of their auctioned works. Chapter 3 explores the development of the concept of the artist from a historical perspective, analyzing key concepts relevant to the thesis's focus. Chapter 4 delves into a critical examination of NFTs, exploring their potential impact on the art market, the art ecosystem, and the concept of the artist, while also discussing the ecological impact of NFTs.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and topics of this thesis include non-fungible tokens (NFTs), blockchain technology, the concept of the artist, historical perspectives on art and technology, art market dynamics, decentralization vs. recentralization, and the ecological implications of NFTs.