[MTR_10]

Curious to know what you think.

Throughout history, art has been expressed in the design of everyday objects, like street lamps, floor patterns, furniture, architecture etc. Even the most basic peasant dwellings contained paintings and drawings from residents and communities. Art wasn't something hanging from a wall in a gallery for the elite, but integrated into our everyday life and appreciated by everyone who had the pleasure of commissioning it, making it, using it and looking at it. So what happened?





Why, when the world is wealthier than it has ever been (and more advanced) do we have to tolerate this in our everyday lives...





Why doesn't modern society value art as part of everyday life? Why is everything so bland and stripped of all artistic expression and individuality?

[The Polymath]

(Original post by MTR_10)
Curious to know what you think.

Throughout history, art has been expressed in the design of everyday objects, like street lamps, floor patterns, furniture, architecture etc. Even the most basic peasant dwellings contained paintings and drawings from residents and communities. Art wasn't something hanging from a wall in a gallery for the elite, but integrated into our everyday life and appreciated by everyone who had the pleasure of commissioning it, making it, using it and looking at it. So what happened?





Why, when the world is wealthier than it has ever been (and more advanced) do we have to tolerate this in our everyday lives...





Why doesn't modern society value art as part of everyday life? Why is everything so bland and stripped of all artistic expression and individuality?

It's cheaper if stuff is built in bulk I guess But yeah, you're right - it's why I'm applying to nicer looking unis

[Rybee]

I often think this...

[Dirac Delta Function]

Sometimes less is more.

[Mr Dangermouse]

What the hell is wrong with phone boxes?

[aspirinpharmacist]

"We can forgive a man for making a useful thing, so long as he does not admire it."

Oscar Wilde has a point. Some things don't have to be beautiful, they just have to fulfil a purpose. Even in the past, not everything was made with the view of being aesthetically pleasing, it was just built. Although there are a lot of ugly things around, considering how much greater the population is now than it was at the time you're talking about, it's kind of necessary. The problem isn't money, it's time. We try and build things and advance things so quickly nowadays that the care and attention to detail required for great art and architecture isn't always the highest priority. I love old, beautiful buildings though. I don't mind people building new things which don't look as nice, as long as they don't do anything to the lovely old buildings. People still enjoy and appreciate art, and it's more easily accessible now that people can buy prints of paintings rather than the expensive originals. My house has paintings and things up on nearly every wall, I think there's only one at the moment that doesn't. I think art's still part of everyday life, loads of people have all kinds of art around their houses.

[MTR_10]

(Original post by Dirac Delta Function)
Sometimes less is more.

less or no art at all?

[Dirac Delta Function]

(Original post by MTR_10)
less or no art at all?

The thing about art is that it's very much down to personal taste. This is why in public spaces, you shouldn't be too radical. The fashion of today is the cliche of tomorrow, something ground breaking to some is vulgar to others.

[Snagprophet]

I think the problem with mass production is that the artistic charm becomes bland.

[nmudz_009]

(Original post by MTR_10)
Curious to know what you think.

Throughout history, art has been expressed in the design of everyday objects, like street lamps, floor patterns, furniture, architecture etc. Even the most basic peasant dwellings contained paintings and drawings from residents and communities. Art wasn't something hanging from a wall in a gallery for the elite, but integrated into our everyday life and appreciated by everyone who had the pleasure of commissioning it, making it, using it and looking at it. So what happened?





Why, when the world is wealthier than it has ever been (and more advanced) do we have to tolerate this in our everyday lives...





Why doesn't modern society value art as part of everyday life? Why is everything so bland and stripped of all artistic expression and individuality?

Bcoz we are a most boring, miserly and uninspiring lot. lol

[boba]

not every building or thing that was made in the past was artistic, just the beautiful ones survive, because they are beautiful. the same as not every building and object built now is not artistic. theres examples of art all throughout british towns and public places, or at least I can't think of any that I've been to that havn't just because it isn't everywhere doesn't mean its not there. Also speak for yourself but my home does have many paintings and drawings hanging in it.

[Xotol]

Nowadays, I think structures are designed and built based on the time scale, cost and efficiency more than the art involved. As long as the building doesn't end up looking hideous, I'm sure it'd be fine. In fact, the mundane type of structures tend to be the most effective in all three categories.

Even in other areas, technology is a huge factor. If something can be made over and over again by a machine, it's probably better for the producer involved.

[Kiss]

Not everyone likes art? ´Art´is subjective??

[Dobrzynski]

In a perfect world, I would love the world to adopt your idea and create beautiful things again. However, it isn't the perfect world, and things like that cannot be done - and that is the sad truth.

[Millie228]

The most beautiful sculptures and buildings were created at a time when countries had slaves or at least extremely underpaid workers. Since that is frowned upon these days, most buildings are built economically.

But I agree, I find those office buildings awful. Part of it is trend, and I hate minimalism. Especially expensive steel kitchens and all that, it's basically the easy way out for people with no taste. I think it's the same thing in the rest of society, there is a certain lack of taste and fear of being refined - if you make everything steril, nobody complains, although nobody's too happy either.

[Cephalus]

Because I think art is rubbish really.

[diggy]

Paris has lots of beautiful buildings however most are old and have just been maintained

This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my GT-I9100

[emilie18]

(Original post by MTR_10)

I'd love this to be my front door, it's beautiful!

[py0alb]

I don't see how its any different now to how it ever was. We just express the visual arts in different ways, such as our buildings, furniture and clothes.

I think OP just prefers old styles. Which is fine, except not everyone necessarily agrees.

[ScheduleII]

Le Corbusier, the rejection of structuralism for post-structuralism, globalisation and some of py0alb's points (At least you're not a presentist snob).