Film Studies 1020E Chapter Notes -Theatricality, Do The Right Thing, Tom Cruise

This is for an art appreciation course. Does the blurring of boundaries between fine art and popular culture make art more accessible to the public, and is this advantageous? What advantages are there (if any) in keeping high art and low art in separate categories?

In what way did classical greek and roman attitudes become part of enlightenment thought?

A: Ideas of order and harmony were promoted in neoclassical art.
B: Enlightenment thinkers followed polytheistic religions.
C: Philosophers rejected the idea of humanism and individual rights.
D: The baroque style of art became very unpopular.

To the extent that art changes hands via markets, it’s possible (likely) that art that appeals will dominate. But is that necessarily good art? Explain how markets may not be optimal for the arts or artists?