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There is an interesting aspect about a work like "Piss Christ", though. It is basically "concept art", that is, it has no impact unless you know what a crucifix is, and know that the fluid is urine. Unless you have a sense of the crucifix as having continued cultural power, for good or ill, it doesn't have much impact either, so in a wholly secular society, it would be a curio. On the other hand, the impact of seeing the photo is much greater than hearing about it, more vivid and immediate, like "oh my God, the bastard really did do it!", and therefore it has a sensual and situational aspect. Additionally, those that complain about the howls of the offended are somewhat disingenuous: if it were not controversial, it would be fairly meaningless.......... |
