Technique vs. Expression: Which matters more?Expression is more important.Technique is the tool; expression is the soul. Perfect technique without emotion is hollow craftsmanship. Powerful expression with imperfect technique still moves people deeply.Great art is remembered for what it makes you feel, not for how flawlessly it was executed.As long as the emotion is true and strong, viewers will forgive technical flaws — but no amount of skill can save an empty heart.https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/ira-glass-on-taste https://medium.com/@austinkleon/steal-like-an-artist-7 https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-why-great-artists-break-rules
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They shift us from egocentric (body-centered) navigation to allocentric (map-centered) understanding, weaken our natural sense of direction, and reduce the formation of detailed cognitive maps. People now tend to follow turn-by-turn instructions rather than building a relational mental model of space. This leads to shallower spatial knowledge, poorer wayfinding when GPS fails, and a more fragmented sense of place.At the same time, digital maps greatly expand our functional spatial range, enable instant global awareness, and make complex environments accessible.In short: we navigate farther and faster, but understand space more superficially.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-00966-1 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-gps-is-changing-our-minds/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jul/11/how-google-maps-is-changing-our-sense-of-place
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No, visual impact does not equal artistic value. While strong visual shock can grab attention and provoke thought—serving as a tool in works like Duchamp's Fountain or Serrano's Piss Christ—it often remains superficial if lacking depth, context, or innovation. True artistic merit encompasses emotional resonance, technical skill, cultural commentary, and lasting influence, not just sensationalism. Over-relying on shock risks empty provocation, as critics note it can become a "trap" prioritizing surface stimulation over meaningful insight.https://www.zgnfys.com/a/nfms-15223.shtml https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_art https://medium.com/@robertkowalski407/the-importance-of-shock-value-in-art-from-monet-to-madonna-58cb883108b5 https://the-artifice.com/shock-art-the-name-says-it-all/
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