Quote by Camille Paglia
Because most of my career in the classroom has been at art schools (beginning at Bennington in the 1970s), I am hyper-aware of the often grotesque disconnect between commentary on the arts and the actual practice or production of the arts.
Summary
The author, having primarily taught at art schools, has a heightened awareness of the significant disparity that exists between discussions or critiques about art and the actual process of creating art. They perceive this disconnect to be frequently grotesque, suggesting that the analysis and interpretation of artwork often fall short of grasping the true essence or experience of artistic production. The quote hints at the possibility that a gap can exist between academic discussions on art and the lived reality of artistic practice.
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Art
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