Controversial Art

I believe that art is art no matter what someone might have to say negative about a piece. Controversial art should have the same rights as one of the works that is considered great art. In my opinion, controversial art might not be for my entertainment, but it might be for someone else. I know that there has to be a line drawn between what is just controversial art and what is plain obscenity. As I researched this topic, I found many articles and images of controversial art. I will admit that there may have been one or two websites that I just couldn't look at, but the majority of it didn't make me feel like I was going to be damned for life for looking at it. To me, the most interesting part of controversial art, is getting to know the artist and finding out the reasons for the piece and what the piece is supposed to portray to its audience. Some artists may push the envelope with some works, but what kind of entertain now-a-days doesn't push the envelope. It is hard for me to believe that controversial art can be looked at being so awful, when some video games, movies, and television, in my opinion are worse. Controversial art serves the function just like any other kind of art. It can enhance its audience and hopefully reach its audience in a meaningful way.