http://naturalworldmuseum.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/some-persistent-questions-about-art-and-action/ Art and the Environment Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:44:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://naturalworldmuseum.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/some-persistent-questions-about-art-and-action/#comment-33 Judith Hibbard Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:42:49 +0000 http://naturalworldmuseum.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-33 I agree--it's important to distinguish between having one's thoughts provoked and being provoked into direct action, which in general art is not so likely to do. (Does agitprop or The Daily Show make any change politics?) But being stirred to think about the contents and/or materials of a piece, having one's sensitivity heightened, can surely lead both to a greater appreciation of the many levels of "environment" as well as our effect on them. I agree–it’s important to distinguish between having one’s thoughts provoked and being provoked into direct action, which in general art is not so likely to do. (Does agitprop or The Daily Show make any change politics?) But being stirred to think about the contents and/or materials of a piece, having one’s sensitivity heightened, can surely lead both to a greater appreciation of the many levels of “environment” as well as our effect on them.

]]> http://naturalworldmuseum.wordpress.com/2008/09/05/some-persistent-questions-about-art-and-action/#comment-27 Betsy Dilernia Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:00:47 +0000 http://naturalworldmuseum.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-27 Susan, these are very thought-provoking questions. I'm drawn to the way you categorized the artwork, and that's what made me think. Which is not a bad thing. Still pondering. --Betsy Susan, these are very thought-provoking questions. I’m drawn to the way you categorized the artwork, and that’s what made me think. Which is not a bad thing. Still pondering.
–Betsy

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