Art Does Not Exist Unless It
"Art does not exist unless it is shared, it requires both artist and audience."
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim made above. Use relevant reasons and examples to support your point of view. The statement "Art does not exist unless it is shared, it requires both artist and audience" suggests that art must to be shared for if it is not shared it has no worth. In other words, the public is the driving force for what is deemed art, and if at one point the artwork is not shared it ceases to be art. In my opinion, many great pieces of art are usually hidden away in their beginnings, but eventually they become public domain and are appreciated more than their intended purpose. Throughout society and in life, the evidence to support my viewpoint is pervasive. Consider the case of sacred wall murals created by ancient Egyptians around 2000 BC. The wall murals were used to keep the history of Egypt and since history was deemed sacred, only the high priests could look upon them. However, with the fall of the Egyptian empire and modern exploration the murals were found again and pieces of them can be found in museums around the world for the public to enjoy. Even though the purpose of the murals was to be for elite viewing only, time eventually allowed a wider public audience to view and appreciate these works of historical art. Another example is the famous Barnes Collection, it was obtained quite cheaply by millionaire Albert Barnes during the 1930s depression when many down-on-their-luck Philadelphia families sold their famous paintings to him at extremely discounted prices. The collection contains many works by famous artists of the late 19th century and early 20th century, such as Cezanne and Picasso. Barnes intended for his to collection to only be viewed by very few art students because he felt that only they could have a real appreciation for them. After Barnes' death, the Philadelphia Museum of Art obtained the Barnes Collection and
Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim made above. Use relevant reasons and examples to support your point of view. The statement "Art does not exist unless it is shared, it requires both artist and audience" suggests that art must to be shared for if it is not shared it has no worth. In other words, the public is the driving force for what is deemed art, and if at one point the artwork is not shared it ceases to be art. In my opinion, many great pieces of art are usually hidden away in their beginnings, but eventually they become public domain and are appreciated more than their intended purpose. Throughout society and in life, the evidence to support my viewpoint is pervasive. Consider the case of sacred wall murals created by ancient Egyptians around 2000 BC. The wall murals were used to keep the history of Egypt and since history was deemed sacred, only the high priests could look upon them. However, with the fall of the Egyptian empire and modern exploration the murals were found again and pieces of them can be found in museums around the world for the public to enjoy. Even though the purpose of the murals was to be for elite viewing only, time eventually allowed a wider public audience to view and appreciate these works of historical art. Another example is the famous Barnes Collection, it was obtained quite cheaply by millionaire Albert Barnes during the 1930s depression when many down-on-their-luck Philadelphia families sold their famous paintings to him at extremely discounted prices. The collection contains many works by famous artists of the late 19th century and early 20th century, such as Cezanne and Picasso. Barnes intended for his to collection to only be viewed by very few art students because he felt that only they could have a real appreciation for them. After Barnes' death, the Philadelphia Museum of Art obtained the Barnes Collection and