Question: #1 Some people believe that art should be separated from its context and admired solely for its artistic qualities. Others, however, feel that we should educate ourselves about art's context and judge it with its history in mind. What is your opinion? Please write your response to the above asked questions in no less than 350 words.
1. Can we separate Wagner's music from who he was, the ideals he stood for, and appreciate it for its artistic qualities? Should Wagner's music still be performed?
2. There is an enormous amount of music in popular culture that is offensive on many different levels. Do you agree or disagree with the existence of censorship in mainstream music? Why or why not?
#2 Please listen to the following radio broadcast (or read the article the link to which is right below this sentence) about John Cage's piece, "4:33," during which nothing happens. A pianist sits on stage and plays nothing.
https://www.npr.org/2000/05/08/1073885/4-33
Answer the following questions in no less than 200 words:
- What was Cage's point in composing the silent piece, "4:33"? Feel free to do more research if this article didn't explain it the way you'd like.
- Do you consider this piece music? Why or why not.
- Do you consider this piece art? Why or why not.
Note :Please write two essays one is one question 1 and other is on question 2.