Explorations In Subversion - Thought Two

This is an effort to discuss the themes of art, culture, and theology against the backdrop of subversion. This week's thought centers around good art and bad art. And how we use good art to shock ourselves back into the real world and out of the daily grind.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• subvert
• subversion
• jesus
• god
• faith
• art
• theology
• culture
• christ
• christian

[dan050981]

I differ with ya on this topic. Who are we to define (with certainty) what is good or bad art. I get the picture of what your saying and I agree with 95% of it. I just think there are way too many people in the world to make a blanket generalization about Timberlake and 50 Cent. Id even go as far as saying that their music could be subversive and challenge preconceived notions held by some people out there. But I dont know how someone can say that their art CANT be good to anyone. peace

[greatwhitehype27]

ha ha...i like the "avril-lavigneness" bit...did you make that up yourself?

And I like the challenge of the thoughts here...have you seen the mclaren worship industry video on theworkofthepeople?

I would say as a minor question though...do you think the "good" artists have always been radically different than their culture around? Or does "good art" sometimes more subtly critique their culture in ways that undermine it without the culture really knowing they're being undermined?