You Are Now Mad

When the response to the bad thing is just as bad as said bad thing.

I hate everyone here.

First...

Haixia Liu was inspired by Van Gogh. He thought the original was so beautiful that he wanted to create his own interpretation.

It's not better, it is different. A true homage.

Second...

Realism?

Perhaps there are some art majors who can corroborate, but I think this falls under impressionist.

I suppose it is more realistic than Van Gogh. But I don't look at Liu's painting and think "It's like looking through a window."

Preferring a more realisitic version of art is not a bad thing. The problematic aspect is conclusively declaring one thing is better than the other due to personal subjective preference. You can acknowledge you like something better without invalidating other art.

But also, preferring realism is not some blight on the entire concept of art. Realistic artists are very skilled and can create beautiful and emotionally moving work.

Like, what is the bar here? At what level of realism does art die?

Fun Fact: Art was officially killed in 1894 by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge.

Who would ever think this was a good idea?

In which the Good Omens art department channels Aziraphale.