Wow! I just read a fantastic article written for City Journal by Roger Scruton. I don't know this gentleman, but his article, "Beauty and Desecration:, was absolutely on the nose for me.
In a nutshell, his well written and reasoned article defines beauty and its role in art and progression throughout modern history (Enlightenment to modern day). It isn't often that one finds something that strikes at the very chord of how they feel about a particular topic, but this man has put his very words into my heart. If I could use his article for my "artist's statement" which seems to be a gold standard for galleries to see, I would copy it word for word. Although the article is 7 pages long, he concisely summarizes a HUGE controversial area in the art scene. I suggest you read it. http://www.city-journal.org/ Look for "Beauty and Desecration" by Roger Scruton.
Thanks Roger...
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