Re: Cubism nt. - highendman - Films/DVD Asylum

Re: Cubism nt.

Posted by highendman on April 16, 2002 at 15:50:30

In Reply to: Re: Cubism nt. posted by Dmitry on April 15, 2002 at 18:14:26:

I don't think followers of Picasso's style are necessarily pseudo intellectuals (and after consideration, I now feel that that phrase is probably best left unused). Bashing the rabid praisers of Picasso doesn't negate the artists which follow in his style. Perhaps the artists are excellent. I just do not feel that Picasso deserved the extreme praise and reverence he got and do not consider him the great master as many do. For the type of work he did, I think he was maybe above average. That's it. If I saw just one of his works which I honestly felt was outstanding, I would change my mind. I have seen a few of his works which I consider very weak efforts. One obscure painting which was auctioned off about 10 years ago I felt was laughably bad. I wish I knew the name of the piece. I actually cut the picture out of the magazine and sent it to a Picasso praising friend of mine, who regrettfully agreed that the work was not very good.

Picasso supporters will often argue that he had already demonstrated technical virtuosity in his realistic sketchings and paintings. I don't consider that point valid, as I wouldn't consider his realistic work very good.

It is pointless to argue the merits of the artist when there is just a difference of opinion. In matters of taste there is no dispute. Some of the compositions of his cubistic work are nice. I'd still consider the execution average. The composition of of much of his work strikes me as quite trite and the execution tiresome. I never felt his use of color (for example) was terribly interesting or complex. Like music that has no durability, I wouldn't care to take in much of his work for very long. The multimillion dollar price tags on many of his average works seem out of line. I find the works of many lesser acclaimed artists to be certainly equal to his work.

"Over rated hack" is most certainly not a wise phrase to use about a widely praised and respected artist, even though that is honestly how I see it. It was careless of me to bash a popular favorite when I really don't have much interest to discuss it. My viewpoint is not a popular one with art enthusiasts and certainly not likely to find any supporters around here.

I would definitely not put Picasso in the same class as Bach or Brahms as I feel his merits are not comparable and leagues below those composers. As opposed to those legitimate accomplished talents, Picasso has been given just insane amounts of praise for what has always struck me as average work. I have heard the arguments of Picasso enthusiasts before and have considered their points. It still comes down to the work, which I don't think is anything special.

Any further explanation would require me to refamiliarize myself with his body of work and all my thoughts and feelings about it. It's not a road I'd care to go down again.

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Cubism nt. - highendman 17:01:30 04/15/02 (8)

Re: Cubism nt. - Dmitry 17:25:35 04/15/02 (7)

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Re: Cubism nt. - Dmitry 17:50:40 04/15/02 (5)

Re: Cubism nt. - Victor Khomenko 17:57:23 04/15/02 (4)

Re: Cubism nt. - Dmitry 18:14:26 04/15/02 (3)

Re: Cubism nt. - highendman 15:50:30 04/16/02 (1)

Re: Cubism nt. - Dave-A 21:09:58 04/16/02 (0)

A typo - Victor Khomenko 18:28:30 04/15/02 (0)

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