The Role of the Artist and Audience

Question 1

What is the role of the postmodern artist?

Answer 1

• author/artist loses authority, asking questions and not providing answers

Question 2

What is the role of the postmodern audience?

Answer 2

• the audience is included as an agent of meaning making co-creators of meaning

Question 3

Is there a distinction between ‘high’ and ‘low’ art?

Answer 3

• distinction disappears altogether
• mass media, pop art