/lit/ - Literature

>"modern art is shit"
>posts abstract expressionism, an art movement that started almost literally a century ago and died nearly 50 years ago

nothing exposes a pseud whose opinion is as common as it is trite quite as quickly as this one. up there with remarking that austen is shit, a waste of time, made no contribution to fiction or something equivalent. you think you have a hot contrarian take but it just belies grave dilettantism

>>7857065
/lit/erati, pls help me: who has that dank "art then vs art now" pic with Dada and P*casso and with this on the art now side.

Guys, I found this on facebook.
>The concept of disinterest has been embraced by the individuals part of the highly-selective subculture known as 'the hipster'. Noted for their ability to resuscitate antediluvian commodities and recreations, the hipster emanates a placid, au courant temperament that's slightly superior to the commonfolk of mainstream society.
Perhaps this can best be explained by Jerome Stolnitz, who depicts the attitude of disinterest as a process of isolating an object that allows for abosulte perception, unclouded by preconceptions, in order for a greater appreciation and experience of the object.
Anywayz you wanted a glimpse into my mind and that is not what I believe at all. These are my three a.m. thoughts. It was George Dickie who argued for the broader use of the word 'aesthetic' and the ability to demonstrate amusement for and enjoy the beauty of all objects.
It is possible for the internal aesthetic experience to be linked to individuals exhibiting a playfulness oftentimes described as 'childlike'.
The importance of art and its various expressions is undisputed; however the views of and interpretations depend on the mind of the viewer. Some view the perception of beauty as vital for serene life, while others do not see the need for it.
But what role does beauty have on the appreciation of an object? Can beauty only be found with the sympathetic aesthetic attitude? Is that beauty universal for all? Some people will become defensive at the suggestion that they have a bad taste. But is there a standard of beauty we all humans recognize? What is the function of this beauty and art in our lives?
In the spirit of adventurous inquiry, express your sentiment of the last aesthetic object that captivated your attention. Bonus for pictures.

>>6359812
>Gottfried Helnwein
Not a fan of his, but goddamn if this isn't a classic.

>>6213957
Epiphany I (Adoration of the Magi), oil and acrylic on canvas
Gottfried Helnwein