Response to Futurist Manifesto

I believe that this author wants to not only wage war on art, but on humanity. He is telling us not to take past artists so seriously and I think that is something good that I got from it. I tend to put other artists on pedestals and become intimidated. I compare myself to other artists that I perceive as being better than me and it affects my work in a negative way. I think that although I tend to look at past talent in a comparing type way, I also look at it in an inspirational type way. If I grew up without seeing all of the beautiful artwork on television and in school, I would probably not be the same artist or have the same level of creativity as I do today.
I think the author could have been less aggressive and could have made more accomplishments if he had been more calm because he does seem to be creative and driven. He should have channeled that energy in a more positive way but human error is to be expected. I am not sure how he was conditioned as a human being and I do appreciate that the instructor helped us to see why the author may have thought that way. I try to practice seeing every angle and every perspective of things in my life as well. I don't know what it is like to live in that time or that location, so maybe if I had lived there, his views would make sense.

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