thought no. 48

An artist's job is to see the world. Once upon a time, life was hard, and mere survival was utmost, so the seeing was simple - hunting, animals, people. As life got easier and more varied, so did the art. People today complain about the decadence of art, but it merely goes hand in hand with the ease of life. The more varied life becomes, the more the artist(s) needs to see, and then tell us about. If you wish to make art less decadent, then you must make life harder, and less rich with knowledge and experience. Eliminate the ease of survival and the quality and quantity of knowledge, and you will achieve a tighter focus in art.