A Critique of Assimilation
A Critique of Assimilation Imagine several theater masks. Each one pale white, same expression... Now imagine those same masks with various shades and differing expressions. Which set of masks belong on stage, which do you believe would make a better play? These sets of imaginary masks represent the views of Hughes and Wright. Wright believed that there is no significant difference in the art of various groups within America, he believed that they all were inspired by and encompassed the same culture; thus, putting them under the same umbrella. Huges believed the opposite that different groups needed to put emphasis on their background, that their culture is important to their person and purpose as an artist. But whose view is more beneficial to artists, to art as a whole? Well let’s shed some light on the positives/negative of these approaches… Conformity: If all art from American artists held similar themes/styles everyone could relate too: there would be more unity, cre...
