Contemporary Art Theory - The Importance of Transcendence

The dominant secularism of contemporary art theory has done art a disservice. It has created a bleak, purposeless cul-de-sac devoid of the spiritual. Art is what is capable of touching the spirit of the observer. An artwork to be effective does not have to be a product of traditional techniques and materials. The artist might attempt to manipulate the emotions of the viewer, but in reality he or she has no control once the work is handed over to others.