On December 6, 2009 Michelle posed the questions; 1) Can you say that you appreciate a work of art even though it is not in your taste? and 2) What did you receive from this class? Did your notions of art remain the same or change?
To answer her first question, yes. I do appreciate works of art that are not within my taste. To appreciate something is not the same thing as liking something. Many children often complain about their home lives, but appreciate them more than the home lives of others. So, I can not like a work of art, but appreciate that it is a work of art and an important addition to the artworld.
Before entering this class I was unsure of whether or not I would like it. I love the sciences and did not know what to expect of art and philosophy. Have I become passionate for learning about the nature of art? No. However, I do appreciate the knowledge I have gained from this course. It has made me look at things in new and different ways. It forced me to think and comprehend more than I have ever had to before. The reason I chose to attend a liberal arts school is because I truly believe that it is important to know about things other than your major. It makes you more cultured. This course took me out of my comfort zone and I am glad that it did. My notions of art before were unclear to myself because I never thought about it, but I am happy I took a course that forced me to think about something that was just easier not to think about before; defining art.
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