A few scattered thoughts I had while reading this: 1. When my husband and I were dating, we drove by the Museum of Modern Art and he called it "Museum of the Weird", I started to worry about our compatibility. (He did go with me later. He got in trouble for touching a sculpture lol.) 2. There's a book called "Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not have Done That" that explains the deeper meanings behind modern art, which are interesting, but at the same time I wanted to ask the author, "Have you talked to five-year-olds about their art? You might be surprised..." 3. How tragic about the art that the Nazis destroyed. I enjoyed the pieces you shared, especially Descent from the Cross. I love the older art, too, but I also cherish getting diverse perspectives.
“Perhaps you will come away unchanged, or perhaps you will find something that heightens your experience of truth, goodness, and beauty.”
As a former undergraduate painting major, I too was at first quick to dismiss modern or contemporary art. But after learning more about it and talking to artists I realized there were some I did really enjoy. I appreciate the in-depth discussion on the issue!
I found this very enlightening. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
A few scattered thoughts I had while reading this: 1. When my husband and I were dating, we drove by the Museum of Modern Art and he called it "Museum of the Weird", I started to worry about our compatibility. (He did go with me later. He got in trouble for touching a sculpture lol.) 2. There's a book called "Why Your Five-Year-Old Could Not have Done That" that explains the deeper meanings behind modern art, which are interesting, but at the same time I wanted to ask the author, "Have you talked to five-year-olds about their art? You might be surprised..." 3. How tragic about the art that the Nazis destroyed. I enjoyed the pieces you shared, especially Descent from the Cross. I love the older art, too, but I also cherish getting diverse perspectives.
Thanks for sharing!
“Perhaps you will come away unchanged, or perhaps you will find something that heightens your experience of truth, goodness, and beauty.”
As a former undergraduate painting major, I too was at first quick to dismiss modern or contemporary art. But after learning more about it and talking to artists I realized there were some I did really enjoy. I appreciate the in-depth discussion on the issue!
Thanks so much for reading!