Thursday, November 15, 2012

Art Engaging Immoral Attitudes

Question
Why is art that engages us in immoral attitudes considered great art?  

       Art that engages us in immoral attitudes is great art because it has the power to move us and be seceded in such a way. It's great not only because it has the power to do this but because it satisfies our curiosity. In the quote "curiosity killed the cat" we are the cat but we don't die because we aren't pursuing curiosity that will hurt us or others. We don't have to because of art. The characters in the film might have immoral attitudes and behaviors; and we may act as if we are okay with it. But, we know it isn't right. Just because we are engaged by the art does not mean we do not have the education not to act on immoral behaviors. If we didn't then art as such would be forbidden. It is great art because it is realistic. Most people has had a time in their life where they had the option to engage in immoral behaviors and attitudes so there is no reason why it should not be examined and learned from through an art medium.


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