Objectification will always be around, advertising depends on it

[rrneck]

348. Whatever indeed.

There is a difference between appreciating art and using it as a lifestyle accessory. You can trot out who painted what when and rhapsodize about works that fit your personal agenda all you want but that doesn't mean much. I'll give you a tip. You can take your average redneck and show him ten non objective works of art and he will be able to choose the best of the lot. Every time. I've brought people to an understanding of art from every walk of life and the ones who really appreciate it didn't get there over a nice salad and a good Merlot. That's because the work spoke to them and not their personal affectations. That's the difference between art and kitsch, and a Rembrandt can be kitsch just as easily as a Kincaid. It all depends on the attitude of the viewer.

People who say they don't know much about art but know what they like really just like what they know. And liking what you know can screw up your appreciation of art.