Aesthetics

Chapter 1.1: Who am I creating art for? As I studied art history, philosophy, and mysticism, I became aware of a major paradox. Why is there such a gulf in the value of beautifully crafted and meaningful artwork bought in the market compared to those found in museums and in the collections of the wealthy? It's easy to understand da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” and Munch’s “The Scream,” which are widely known and acclaimed as global icons. By contrast, d