HISTART 101 Chapter Notes -Neoclassicism, Unconsciousness, Psychoanalysis
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But it is important to note that it should not be misused too much freedom could be negative. Art should take a logical approach, but logic is really only used to solve problems. Surrealism is an imaginary solution to problems (of war, etc) Shouldn"t pay attention to laws that govern creation. Hitler"s regime rid germany of expressionist artists because they went against the governments laws of creation. Ussr rid world of spiritual value, controlled art. Opposing of writing and artists, aspiration for a better world. Communist revolution describes relationship between the artist and what is occurring in the world. People wanted to emancipate themselves through their art. Art takes a part actively in the revolution. But only works well if the artist feels for the revolution. Artist feels threatened by fascism, loss of right to live and work. Revolutionary artists defend art from being changed by the rules of the revolution. There should be meaning in art, expression through art.
