In my interview I asked five questions about my interviewee’s opinions on art, people today and their lives. Besides some slight differences, their opinions were basically the same. They all thought that the 21st century person is distracted, stressed, worried about the economy and more interested in technology then in past years. When I asked them what type of art they like they all said paintings and none of them liked modern art. However, they all liked different forms of art. Mr. Mueller (guided studies teach) was a fan of surrealism so that “everyone can see their own picture,” while Angela (senior at GBS) preferred a realist picture that is eye catching and beautiful. My mother, Joan Kindle, differed from both of them; she preferred the classic works of artists like Van Gogh and Picasso.
From these interviews I’ve learned that our community has very similar general ideas. However, we all have different personal opinion. Art is subjective depending on the viewer, which makes this assignment that much harder. How can we make an artistic creation that is pleasing to everyone if the only artistic thing they agreed on is that they aren’t fans of modern art? After this interview the best idea that I have would be to put up a piece of modern art in the front of the school. Art I often disliked during the time period that it is created. So, in the future as society’s opinions of art change they will hopefully begin to enjoy this piece. Much like how Van Gogh’s was most appreciated after his death.
Interesting that people's dislike of modern art is what made you decisive about putting some modern art on campus. Good rationale, too, about how art isn't appreciated until long after it's created.
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