Something that I found interesting about last class was the discussion on the economy of art. Specifically, the value of a name. Oftentimes, the most valuable ones are the ones that are associated with famous artists. This then incentivizes museums and art historians to prioritize pieces and leave the less known, even if the art itself is equal in imagery, behind. In other words, the pieces that are in more demand will draw much more interest and recognition. Unfortunately, this creates biases against certain pieces\u2013 for example “anonymous” pieces are hardly written about. When considering that women completed most anonymous pieces, one really begins to consider the role gender plays in the current modern art landscape. Upon reflection, I realized that I do not know any famous women artists. This is a concerning realization, and in my future encounters with art I will strive to incorporate more women pieces. In addition, we discussed contemporary art and its themes on innovation and individualism. This style of art is more focused on metaphorical meanings, which is curious to note because it adds a new element when analyzing art pieces. In understanding this, we can draw inferences and become analytic scholars on this topic. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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