Art, Truth, and Reflecting


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"l'art pour l'art," "Art for art's sake," popped up in the early 19th century.

The idea is that "the only "true" art, is divorced from any didactic, moral, or utilitarian function." George Sand, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Chinua Achebe, said it was an empty phrase, self-contradictory, and Eurocentric, respectively. (Wikipedia)

I wouldn't go that far, but I think it's a silly idea: at least when applied to anything other than doodling to pass the time.

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  1. I have never understood art. How long does one have to stand and admire a painting in an art gallery? 5 Minutes? 10 Minutes? Longer? I can watch all the painting in a room in 3 Minutes or less.

    God bless.

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