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Originally Posted by varmint
person A doesn't really "get" art. but someone in college told him that liking abstract paintings is a sign of intelligence. so he praises some abstract art. person B doesn't get "art" either. but he praises abstract work as well because he wants to look smart. A and B meet and spend more time stroking each other's egos and demeaning those who don't pretend to understand than objectively discussing/critiquing/explaining the work.
person C has no clue as to what's going on, but want's in on the circle jerk.
it becomes a self licking lollipop.
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I'm not really sure what this comment is saying. If you (as an individual) have taken the time to try and learn about both abstract and representational art, and have found that there are aspects of abstract art that you appreciate or even prefer, does that mean you are in on the circle jerk? Or does that put you outside the circle?