In the link I've provided below, I believe Lloyd Goodrich
lays out some extremely valuable ideas of the role of art in modern
society.
In the past, when the church had heavy control of
religion, art became a unifying banner that the people rallied around. It was a
reflection of the values of society and gave the people something to feel a part
of.
Today, though, with the varied schools of thought both
in politics and religion, art has become more an expression of individualism. Whether
regionally, locally, or nationally, artists today express their core ideas (of beauty,
life, love, politics, religion) through their works. They also tend to take a stand on
world issues through their pieces.
This eclectic world of
art seems to fit our modern democracy where the individual and what is important to
him/her reigns.
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