I will have to admit that I sometimes struggle to understand some of the new contemporary art that I see today at museums and in art magazines. Although I find some modern art interesting, I can honestly say that I don’t have a real appreciation for the work. I suspect my experience can be compared to many others over the years.
I recently had an opportunity to read a 1947 art magazine. My attention was drawn to a comment in the Letter to the Editor section. The writer stated “... I do not understand cubist, futurist, abstract, or other modern art.” “We not only do not understand this so-called art but detest it.”
Today, nearly 60 years later, innovators like Picasso and Matisse are known to have led the forces of artistic innovation by introducing new style and are considered the most influential artists in modern art.
I recently had an opportunity to read a 1947 art magazine. My attention was drawn to a comment in the Letter to the Editor section. The writer stated “... I do not understand cubist, futurist, abstract, or other modern art.” “We not only do not understand this so-called art but detest it.”
Today, nearly 60 years later, innovators like Picasso and Matisse are known to have led the forces of artistic innovation by introducing new style and are considered the most influential artists in modern art.
You can find several vintage art magazine back issues along with art books and catalogs at Nella’s Books and Collectibles.
http://www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com/
http://www.nellasbooksandcollectibles.ecrater.com/
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