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While I understand (and disagree with) Art's stance about masterpieces being dictated by art historians, and overshadowing other kinds of beauty and expression, I think the suggested solution of destroying art is dangerously nihilistic.
Putting all the aesthetic value aside, art, just like literature, preserves knowledge. You might not agree that this is a knowledge worth preserving, but destroying knowledge is a horrendous practice. Don't you agree?
Having your creations destroyed after death does not agree with human evolution as I see it, either. If not for the benefit of humanity in general, is it not my purpose, as a parent, to become the next stepping stone for my children to walk on, on the way to advancement? By destroying my creations, I would deprive them of the inherent knowledge it contained.
As for "The Scream" being stolen, I am sure it will get recovered. There's alot of money to toss around in the effort. I just hope the thieves don't do anything stupid, like burning it.
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