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24.
While the fine art object is valued because it is unique, it is also valued because it can be reproduced
for popular consumption. For example, Van Gogh’s paintings
have been reproduced endlessly on posters, postcards, coffee mugs, and T-shirts. Ordinary consumers can own a copy of the highly valued originals. Therefore, the value of
the original results not only from its uniqueness but from its being the source from which reproductions are made.
The manufacturers who produce art reproductions and the consumers who purchase and display them give value to the work of art by making it available to many people as an item of popular culture.
25.
There are some people who believe that no one should be trusted. They usually feel this way because their
behavior compels others to lie to them. In other words, they make it difficult for others to tell them the truth because they respond rudely or emotionally to people who
tell the truth. If others see how angry, hurt, or hateful you become when they tell you the truth, they will avoid telling it to you at all costs. If you are known as someone who is easily offended, you will never know what others are really
thinking or feeling because they will distort the truth to escape from your negative reaction. If you demand that children tell you the truth and then punish them because it
is not very satisfying, you teach them to lie to you to protect themselves.
26.
One of the main principles I follow when I draw outside is not to select a subject that is too difficult or odd. I try to stay away from houses or barns that have unusual angles of the roof, or objects that look incorrect in size, perspective, or design.
If the subject is confusing when you look at it, it will be more confusing when you attempt to draw it. I know a beautiful barn where the corners are not at right angles. No matter how many times I have drawn it, the perspective does
not look right. If I were to make an accurate drawing of this barn and put it in a show, I’m sure I would get all kinds of criticism for my poor perspective. I would not be there to tell my critics that the barn is actually constructed this way.
So, I stay away from subjects that do not look right to me.
