The Power of Great Art

 The Power of Great Art 

 A work of art is great 

 because 

 it is compelling 

 1786, London. Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth

 But not because 

 it has a clear meaning -- 

1858, London. Historically accurate costumes for performances of
Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth

 Since it is often understood 

 differently 

 by other cultures 

 and other generations 

1933, Poland. Pastel drawing of
Macbeth & Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth

Read about this idea in more detail at my other blog
DeconstructingTime:
Why Great Art Is Great
http://deconstructingtime.blogspot.com/2016/02/why-great-art-is-great-using.html