Unique

Today in class we talked about a certain unique object being less rare or less unique as time goes on. I don't think that this is something that I agree with, while the initial appeal of its uniqueness may be gone but for instance if it were a "one of a kind" item then it would be unique for entirety, it would be unique to the owner and to all who see. The only difference is how comfortable we become with an object during a particular time which can change how we view the uniqueness of an object. Do you think that a work of art that is once viewed as not "unique" can suddenly become it?

"Status"

Today in class we addressed the subject of status when it comes to who determines what is art and where it should be placed. But who determines how these people acquire the status that they have received? Dickie calls the art world one of formality and uses words such as social institution, this only makes sense though considering that people of status are the only ones who choose the art that view, listen to or read. But once again I ask the question who chooses those people and do you think that this "status" description that Dickie talks of plays a negative role on the art world?

Imagination

Children have vivid imaginations and often can visualize something different than what an adult would see. However over time this imagination that many had can be interpreted differently or not even recognized. Leading to different interpretations of the same thing. The interpretation of something brings one back to the phrase that really it is all in the "eye of the beholder". Do you think that it is possible for adults to gain the imagination that children have? And therefore also gain their creativity?

Art?....

The beginning of the chapter on Danto starts off with the phrase "was there anything that could not be art?". Now not only are we trying to define what is art, but we are also trying to determine the certain parameters there are. This chapter used Andy Warhol as an example a lot and I think that was an excellent example because his art work does look like something that one could see in everyday life. So how do you determine the difference between art and real objects then?

Change

When we are confronted with change or things that are different people often become uncomfortable. Change is inevitable, people so often speak of evolving and that it is necessary but when we finally reach that final outcome that is what makes people uncomfortable. Change is needed though and we can't all be the same, it is necessary for there to be differences among people and and for some things to change. Do you think that there is no need for change?

Layers

Today we discussed Goodman's theory that the layers of an onion can be applied to the layers of the world. The layers are peeled away but there is actually no core. I think that this can be applied to people. When people first meet each other they generally don't tell everything about themselves. They slowly let out certain things little by little. However this is not to say that people are an empty core because that they are not, it is just to say that there are many layers Do you agree with this statement by comparing people to the onion statement, in terms that we also have many layers?

Ethical

When looking at art does one also apply an ethical viewpoint? Art can always be aesthetically appealing but if there is a message with it then one can question whether the piece is moral or immoral. So therefore does that mean that from now on we have to look at art and view it as both aesthetically and ethically appealing? Or can we just view art for art?

Critics

We spoke in the last couple of classes about what can be defined as a critic. Who can be determined to judge a particular work of art? After discussing this I think that in a way we are all critics in our own way, whenever we go to a museum and look at something, or listen to something, or read something. One is bound to criticize some of this. We contain our opinions and while we listen to the criticism of others for their opinions at times, this is not always correct. Do you think that every every critique on something is right just because someone told you so?