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Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries Art appreciation: The role of the artist: 7 of 12

That which he creates defines a man, and to define not just oneself but many men is a thing of wonder. For this reason, we build the gallery and the museum; these places become churches where we worship not God, but the ingenuity and creative capability of mankind, which is what separates us from the rest of the creatures on Earth. In the past few months I have made a habit of worshiping at these sites. What I have found is that, while I was glad for my knowledge of the pieces I viewed, the education I received had been futile when faced with the actuality of the work. In the academic sett...
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