Ugly Art; So Does It Become Art?

<blockquote> And here we should applaud the poet Craig Raine for introducing the term “homeopathic” to describe work whose artistic content is so dilute that it cannot have any more aesthetic effect than a placebo. </blockquote> In the book “Keeping an Eye Open,” Julian Barnes notes that we can better understand art when we don’t focus solely on its appearance. I searched for art and artists that convey strong emotions rather than highlighting their aesthetic features and there are many. When we are alone and not distracted, we do confront who we really are and the fact that we do not live forever. We cannot avoid the reality that life is limited and death is a natural part of our existence. This often leads us to wonder about the purpose of our lives and where we fit in the world. We ask ourselves basic questions: Who am I? What am I supposed to do in life? What comes next after we pass away? Many artists throughout history have explored these themes in their work, using different methods to illustrate the complexity and depth of what it means to be human. Through their art, they provide us with a way to explore our own innermost selves and the mysteries of the universe. <a href="https://medium.com/@artspy/ugly-art-so-does-it-become-art-2d807d69f76b">Website</a>