CONTROVERSIAL : The Entertainer Versus The Artist

September 19, 2012 2 Comments


Entertainment versus Art – it’s an age old debate for sure.

But first let it be said that we should not allow ourselves to be drawn into the dichotomy of western thinking, that forces us to pitt one choice against the other.

In fact that in my opinion “is the problem.”

Art should never be separated from entertainment; these two entities were designed to be lovers and not foes.

What do I mean?

When we separate art from entertainment, Art has a tendency to be selfishly introverted, inaccessible and lonely.

And, when we separate entertainment from art, Entertainment has a tendency to become self indulgence, superficial and greedy.

 

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About GeoffTalbot: Geoff Talbot is the founder of this Creative Blog. He loves writing words that encourage creative people.

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  • Phil Rood

    this hits it right on the head for me Geoff! There is a middle ground where I think the two not only exist together, but where they bring out the best in each other.

    • http://sevensentences.com/ Geoff Talbot

      totally thanks Phil!