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Old 10-18-2006, 10:49 PM   #10
xoxoxoBruce
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Originally Posted by Pangloss62
"I don't like Picasso's work. As a matter of fact I dislike it so much, I won't even say anything nice about it to get laid."

Well, Bruce, I suppose you don't like Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, or any other Jazz artists either. Maybe you like Kenny G.,
Ya got me, I didn't know Picasso played jazz.
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however, It takes IMAGINATION to appreciate the abstract, in all areas of art. Abstract Expressionism is just one genre of many, but don't throw the baby out with what you think is all bathwater.
I IMAGINE a pompous asshole, dictating what art (and music) everyone should like and if they don't agree, they're ignorant, uncouth, uneducated, unappreciative, street rabble.
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"I contend if it doesn't explain itself, it, and the artist, are not doing their job."

That statement certainly indicates your "understanding" of art. Are you saying you ONLY like representational art? If so, that's kind of sad, because that's the only kind of art that "explains" itself.
It indicates I understand enough to not be duped into extolling the virtues of crap, to try and convince the other pompous assholes, I'm cultured enough to be worthy of their acceptance.
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That said, I still think my statement about Guernica is valid.
I think your statement is valid, too.
You see those of us that are not pompous assholes, understand that art is personal and accept that other people will have their own view, without accusing them of not understanding, not having imagination and having an opinion unworthy of consideration.
I don't care if you like it, whereas you've shown you care that I don't.
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