Comment by engeljohnb
4 months ago
I do think this reveals peoples' biases, but not in the way you probably do.
I think Monet just wasn't as good as his renown purports.
EDIT: I doubt this experiment would go similarly for a Caravaggio or a Michelangelo.
Not GP, but I think that's exactly the kind of bias that needs exposing. People are prone to holding a few experts/artists/objects/products in high regarding, defending/denying any flaws, while pushing down on those with less heritage.
I think it shows that art and how people relate to it is more complicated than you think. If the existence of a bunch of handpicked comments can lead you to your conclusion, then you will struggle to find any "good" art at all. Which may be an entirely coherent interpretation of the state of things; just not a very interesting one.
It's a good thing then that I'm not concerned about how interesting my perspective is to you.
Of course. Sorry. Not your perspective, but the conclusion, if you leave it there. Which you well may.
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