"The moment you understand a work of art, it’s dead for you"
This quote is similar to the Dorothy Allison story I read in English. For those who have read the story tilted "This Is Our World", then you would understand why it relates to the quote above. As Dorothy Allison would say, art is supposed to leave the viewer wanting more and have them pondering a load of questions. I believe that’s what keeps the piece exciting. The fact that art is ambiguous and abstract allows the viewer to conclude whatever story is being told from their perspective. Art doesn’t necessarily have to have a clear message, and when it does you loose a little bit of the excitement.
Lauren: This is great commentary. I would like to talk about this in our studio next week!
ReplyDeleteDo you have the hand-out for the reading from your English class?
Yes, I do have the handout of the story. Most of the girls in our class with the exception of two transfers also have it.
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