Art, in general, is inextricably linked first to intention, and then to interpretation and perception of others. I guess that the unfortunate reality is that when you create a monument/memorial/anything with a predetermined purpose defined by someone else, the perception of others overrides the intent of the artist.
Personally, I find the design rather inappropriate, though I'm positive that this wasn't the artist's intention.
The evolutionary psychologist argues that Jews have evolved to outcompete gentiles. Joey Kurtzman and John Derbyshire discuss whether he's America's most dangerous antisemite or an insightful scholar.
Cori C
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Art, in general, is inextricably linked first to intention, and then to interpretation and perception of others. I guess that the unfortunate reality is that when you create a monument/memorial/anything with a predetermined purpose defined by someone else, the perception of others overrides the intent of the artist.
Personally, I find the design rather inappropriate, though I'm positive that this wasn't the artist's intention.
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