As you mention, so much of what goes into appreciation of art is non-verbal. Jung's ideas about universal iconography come into play and often we lose the personal relevancy in an effort to make art meaningful to everyone.
Is it? I think that like music, the strongest works are highly personal. Whether or not the current audience understands or appreciates art is not necessarily important to its longevity in the culture. Perhaps communication is over-rated.
Jung's ideas about universal iconography come into play and often we lose the personal relevancy in an effort to make art meaningful to everyone.
Is it? I think that like music, the strongest works are highly personal. Whether or not the current audience understands or appreciates art is not necessarily important to its longevity in the culture. Perhaps communication is over-rated.