A thesis arguing that conservatives are unreasonably frightened by subjectivity. An explanation of why and how they became like that. And a defense of the subjective element in art appreciation.
I would suggest adding “beauty” to the discussion. Without that limiting principle, art takes on a broader definition. An image can be created just to be interesting or shocking. It can be created for political purpose. And with that broader view of art, the subjective space does seem nearly infinite.
Will do in part 2. But… can we get beyond the little I have here, which is a truism: “beauty is truth.” Can we arrive at something other than “you know it when you see it?”
I would suggest adding “beauty” to the discussion. Without that limiting principle, art takes on a broader definition. An image can be created just to be interesting or shocking. It can be created for political purpose. And with that broader view of art, the subjective space does seem nearly infinite.
Will do in part 2. But… can we get beyond the little I have here, which is a truism: “beauty is truth.” Can we arrive at something other than “you know it when you see it?”