George Dickie is rather interesting in his views on art. It is Dickie's belief that basically anyone who wants to be a part of the art world can. A museum goer, someone who produces art (craft?) as a small hobby...anyone can become a member of the art world. Perhaps Dickie opens up these possibilities as a way of sharing art with the world. When we think about it, art is sometimes for just an artist. The art is not meant to please others, but a majority of the time art is created with the intention of having an audience. The audience is the entire world. Anyone who is willing to look or listen.
This may be true, but I cannot completely agree with Dickie. Art may be for the entire human population to view or listen to, but that does not mean that everyone who views a certain art work is a part of the art world. When we think about it the entire world is not educated in how to understand art. A three year old child looking at an abstract Mass MoCA exhibit for the first time will not understand the significance of it. Only those who are educated in the art world can be a part of the art world. This will narrow the selection down. Art IS for everyone, but only those who are willing to open their minds and learn.
Do you agree with my opinions?
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