The Importance of Context in Art, and the Structural Defects of Much of Contemporary Art

This paper examines the importance of context in contemporary art and the selection or rejection of context by evaluators, considering the structural defects inherent in contemporary art. The evaluation of art depends on context and the expression relative to it. Intuitive art often possesses physiological or broad social contexts. In contrast, contemporary art often has limited contexts or those requiring explanation. When the selection of context depends on the evaluator, expression must be used to guide them toward the main context. Simultaneously, works that require their explanations to be read but lack the guidance to read them possess a clear defect in expression. The prevalence of this issue has significant negative effects, such as forcing a low evaluation of art. Furthermore, those who read explanations for works not worth reading are not diligent but authoritarian.