The Death and Rebirth of Narrative in Art: A Timeless Struggle
This article explores the internal and external imposition of narrative in art and the attempts to destroy narrative in 20th-century art. Narrative in visual arts like painting is often derived by the viewer, while literary arts possess inherent narrative. Avant-garde movements of the 20th century sought to break down narrative, but with little lasting success in time-based arts like literature and music. The author criticizes the imposition of authoritative narratives by artists or critics, arguing that artworks should possess independent aesthetic value. Ultimately, the article points to the dimension of time and intellectual experience as key factors in the development of complex narratives in literature, music, and cinema.