[Armand tilts his head thoughtfully and then glances out the car window to determine how much longer before they get to their destination. Perhaps 5 more minutes.]
That is not a fair comparison. Itβsβwhatβs the saying?βapples to oranges? Painting is a different form of art than theater. Or acting.
[He's not really trying to defend Friends, exactly, but as someone who has both painted and acted, as well as a fan of television in general, he has opinions.]
In his day, Shakespeare was considered low-brow. Popular theater for the masses, full of bawdy humor. His work is art to people now because it has withstood the test of time.
[He turns his gaze back to Daniel.]
Besides, it is Louis who has the fondness for Basquiat. I fear I may be too old to fully appreciate him. Modern art is sometimes lost on me.
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That is not a fair comparison. Itβsβwhatβs the saying?βapples to oranges? Painting is a different form of art than theater. Or acting.
[He's not really trying to defend Friends, exactly, but as someone who has both painted and acted, as well as a fan of television in general, he has opinions.]
In his day, Shakespeare was considered low-brow. Popular theater for the masses, full of bawdy humor. His work is art to people now because it has withstood the test of time.
[He turns his gaze back to Daniel.]
Besides, it is Louis who has the fondness for Basquiat. I fear I may be too old to fully appreciate him. Modern art is sometimes lost on me.