Dmitriy

Yes, abstract art has been in the process of falling out of favor for a while now. This is in part due to an anti-intellectual movement in America (where calling someone an intellectual is considered an insult in some circles), along with a general decline in art literacy. Now, the difference between being intellectual (which I think is GOOD) and being a member of the intellectual elite is this: The elites are the “deciders” of our society: Self appointed or otherwise, they dictate what’s “in,” what is “out,” and what constitutes art. Of course, they have personal tastes, preferences and prejudices just like anyone, and they are acting upon them. But the rest of us are expected to treat the Elites’ personal preferences as objective laws of the universe. At least, that is my opinion. –pagani