1. Art in the Modern World
Auden seemed to try to uphold the idea that works of art can and should provide unity, coherence, and meaning. ... For Thomas, modern art moves away from plain objectivity and towards impressionism and subjectivity, often leaving the reader engrossed in confusion and disjoint. ... Successful art, indeed, often exists to address an aspect of human existence and help the reader to gain perspective - Auden does just that. He captures the emblematic story of human suffering in the tale of Icarus, and then parlays it into a work of art. ... Both Auden and Thomas make a statement on how art can ...
- Word Count: 1641
- Approx Pages: 7
- Grade Level: Undergraduate