/lit/ - Literature

>>9475157
We're in a period where art is supposed to happen in accelerated bursts of innovation rather than gradual evolution as was the case in the past. Most of Picasso's artwork is very ugly to look at, even his academic work (which his father likely helped him on) while impressive for a teenager is not great.

>>9475160
The object itself is unimportant. Take the concept piece "An Oak Tree" which is a glass of water on a shelf. The art-piece is not self contained and relies on interpretation of it's context.

>>9475193
If the goal of aesthetics is to be advanced/complicated then I guess you're right, but I'm not convinced that it is. I find work that can be interpreted on its own more advanced than art that must be explained.

>>9475295
It's not a classical piece, but many classical painting techniques are in use despite the looseness of its presentation. Primarily the tight value grouping and balance of color temperature. Seeing as your only criticism of it is that it's not classical makes me wonder if you know what good art is.