| Sumario: | This article explores canon, canonization, and consensus in art literature through the Israeli art field. It challenges current approaches that conceptualize canon as broad agreement. It introduces the concept of "imagined consensus" and examines art canons' relationship with fiction literature. While consensus is grounded in widespread public opinion, this article argues that "imagined consensus" is grounded in personal opinion resonating with the public over time. Consensus can arise after canon formation, which may not always reflect it. Using Israeli–Jewish art in Israel as an example, this article analyzes its rapid canonization since the 1980s. This article also argues that fictionalization in texts transforms "imagined consensus" into conventional consensus.
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