The epistemological rupture and its representations in the works of the European potter Alberto Justus

Abstract

Abstract

          This research examines the radical transformations in contemporary ceramic art, particularly in Europe, where ceramic art has transcended aesthetic and craft traditions toward expressive and critical forms. The study focuses on the concept of "epistemological rupture" as it appears in the works of European ceramicist Alberto Justus, and demonstrates how this concept expresses cognitive and intellectual shifts that reflect new patterns of thought and modern philosophical concepts.

The research theoretically discusses the concept of rupture as proposed by Bachelard and its relationship to changing patterns of artistic knowledge. It then moves on to an empirical study of Justus's works, which use material and ceramics as expressive tools, violating traditional patterns and raising philosophical questions about power, knowledge, and identity.

The research concludes that Justus's works embody an epistemological rupture through his departure from classical aesthetics and his use of material as a critical tool, reflecting intellectual and artistic transformations in contemporary ceramic art. The research recommends integrating this concept into curricula for analyzing contemporary art and art education.