In “The Artworld” written by the philosopher Arthur Danto, a character named Testadura is introduced. Testadura is Italian for “hard-headed” and throughout the literary piece it becomes clear that Testadura lives up to his name. Danto has Testadura look at two paintings by the artists Robert Rauschenberg and Claes Oldenberg which both depict beds. Testadura, being as stubborn as his name, is strongly set in his opinions on what paintings are. However, Danto believes that when Testadura sees the artwork he makes mistakes, but he is also right about some of the things he has to say according to his theory of art. The author of “The Artworld,” Danto, uses his character Testadura along with Testadura's opinions both right and wrong to explain the complex theory of art. Although Rauschenberg and Oldenberg both depict beds, they do so differently. It is important to note that Oldenberg's bed is depicted very realistically. The bed is seen with the surrounding room visible which appears to be a bedroom. The only thing that seems out of the ordinary for a bed is the diagonal end piece placed over the end. It's pretty easy to see why Testadura claims this bed is just a bed by looking at this work of art. However, Rauschenberg's painting differs most from the mental image of a bed that most of us imagine. The bed depicted by Rauschenberg, “…hangs on a wall, and is streaked with some messy house paint” (Danto 205). The vertical bed is not functional in the sense that a physical bed is expected to be. It is normal for the viewer separated from the art world to wonder things about this bed, such as how the bedding and pillows stay in their correct position while the bed is upright. It is also common to ask why the bed was splashed... middle of paper... this demonstrates the necessity of the existence and truth of the theory of reality of art. There are no artistic realities without RT, therefore, as Danto believes, it is necessary. Danto uses Testadura and his right and wrong ideas in "The Artworld" to explain the complex theory of art by subtly but significantly showing his point of view. Only through the works of Rauschenberg and Oldenburg are the concepts of imitation theory and modern reality introduced, and Danto's views are conveyed to readers. These views are important for understanding and appreciating modern art. They inform the reader that the rejection of theories of art occurs and will continue to occur as long as there are theories or art. Testadura may be “stubborn,” but it is this quality that helps better educate people in “The Artworld”.