Art Ain’t Magic

A strict dictionary definition of pretentious shows that I’m not pretentious. I do not possess even an iota of dignity, as a dialectical materialist I am aware that I, myself, am not terribly important.  I’m pompous, that I accept. But I am not pretentious. The only reason I’m highlighting this, aside from whatever vanity is hidden behind it, is to highlight the importance of appearance. This post is concerned with the appearance of art. This post & this post are probably useful to read before delving into the main body of text below.