1. Unit 1 article questions

2. Does Beauty Still Belong in Art?
According to the author, are we seeing a lot of beauty in contemporary art?  Explain.
Why was Impressionism once considered an assault on beauty?
What do you think Clement Greenberg meant when he famously said, "All profoundly original art looks ugly at first"?
Why do you think artists are concerned about lying?
Do you agree with the notion that beauty has no place in contemporary art?
How is a work's surface a "door-opener"?
What do you think the author meant when she said, "It's necessary to acknowledge our feet of clay, too"?

3. The Trouble With Western Art
How is Western art the tangible representation of Western thought?
What do you think the author meant when she suggested contemporary often only appeals to "half of our mental faculties"?
What concerns the author about the MoMa's semiabstract sculptures?
Why does the author believe word art is insuffient?
How can we reestablish a dialogue so the public can relate to and judge value in today's art?  Find evidence in the article.

4. We get the art we deserve
How might art be a "mirror for society"?
What 2 features are prominent in the art being produced today?  What do these features rely on?
Describe the Brooklyn Museum's "Sensation" exhibition.
Why is it not surprising that art is becoming sensational?
Why is "speculation" being used to describe today's art?
What can be done to address "the epidemic of obesity that inflates art in monetary value and cinematic aspirations"?
What signs are we seeing that suggest some artists are returning to classic ideals?