Answering a question the other day, I realised that I'd love to hear other people's thoughts on the subject. So...
Cast your mind back across the 20th century and think of an art form. Theatre, dance, film, fine art, music - classical / popular - comedy, the novel, you name it, and see if you can think of leading figures in that medium. Easy, isn't it?
Now think of those same mediums today and think of any great leading figures who are still working at the height of their powers. Hard, isn't it?
I suppose my question is in three parts.
!. Do you agree with my proposition?
2. If so, what's going on here?
3. Does it matter? I would argue that it does. The works of, say, Picasso, Olivier, the Beatles, Brando etc. were important in and of themselves, but just as important was the effect they had on other artists working in their mediums.
I'd even apply this idea to other areas of life. Politics, sport, science;choose your own.
Let me know what you think on this.
Thanks.
2007-01-05
20:04:57
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monklane79
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