In a message dated 4/25/2006 8:33:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I know that Picasso is considered fine art. I still don't like it. It simply doesn't appeal to me. ******************** What a strange statement, since he paints in many different styles during his career. Do you not like the blue period? The rose period? His neoclassical? Cubism?And he also does etchings and lithographs and sculpture. Just what are you referring to? Perhaps if you knew something about what he was trying to communicate, you might "get" some of his works. What do you think he was up to? I don't particularly like Matisse, but I would never declare it "not art". And though his paintings leave me cold, his cut paper collages I like very much. Both these artists have so much to do with imagery and attitudes we take for granted today, it's amazing. They are a major part of our culture. It has more to do with whether a lot of people like it or not or whether it makes money. Often one has to meet really exceptional stuff half way. It often takes an effort on the part of the audience as well as a considerable about of effort from the artist. One cannot just expect to sit passively and be spoon fed everything....though this is what many people expect. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
