"In order for any work of art—for example, a film, a novel, a poem, or a song—to have merit, it must be understandable to most people." - Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your r

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"In order for any work of art—for example, a film, a novel, a poem, or a song—to have merit, it must be understandable to most people."
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Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the statement and explain your reasoning for the position you take. In developing and supporting your position, you should consider ways in which the statement might or might not hold true and explain how these considerations shape your position.

Everybody who once visited a museum of modern arts probably at least once uttered the words: "If they call that art. Pfft, my 5 year old cousin could do just as well or even better.". It is easily said, but more often than not art is meant to ponder in the mind of people instead of just observing it and having a judgment immediately ready.

Art has the profound purpose of questioning settled values, setting peoples mind into thinking so they gain another experience or a deeper insight into life. An artsists purpose is not just to be seen, but to be remembered, to be talked about, to upset pe...

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