From Plato, Aristotle, and the art theory of ancient Greece to French art philosophy in the 20th century, the classics of art philosophy present the life, work, and impact of great art philosophers and theorists. Distinguished experts provide an excellent insight into the various positions of art philosophy through these portraits, describing their theoretical foundations and questioning their significance in the present. In this context, seemingly familiar classics like Kant, Hegel, or Adorno often appear in a new light.