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This 5 page report discusses Tom Wolfe's essay on modern art and then reviews the work of one of the artists who fits into his dismissive description of 'modernism.' Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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success was the concept of flatness (which justified nonfigurative to a skeptical public), then what was actually "justifying art was "non-art." Wolfes acclaim has always come from making a
statement that is fundamentally nonsensical and having his apologists accept his statements as incredibly insightful. Tom Wolfes tone as he refers to
"Cultureburg" is similar to that of a doctor who keeps track of the number of a certain procedure done with the blas? nonchalance of a golf tournament announcer. In "The
Painted Word," Wolfe truly lives up to his name. Wolfes primary thesis regarding Modernism is unique in that it appears that he genuinely harbors no ill will against the basic
concept itself (Ray 34). As a matter of fact he states the intent of the Modernists, whose point, in truth, is to not be dependent on words. This is fine
with Wolfe. When Wolfe talks about the painted word he referred to the word of a critic that is transformed into shapes and colors on canvases. He isnt bothered about
the primary motivation, much less the understanding and acceptance, of tens of thousands of people. His argument lies in the comparatively simple fact that tout le monde were just kidding
themselves, and only managed to find new benefactors to provide more words. Throughout "The Painted Word," Wolfe makes no mention of whether or not
he actually likes anything he has seen in that he likes in the art galleries he has visited in the past fifty years. In Wolfes opinion, "Cultureburg" only erred
when they chose to act upon the idea of Modernism. Wolfes point of view is that of a satirical writer, and satire is valid expression. It is truly possible that
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