How Kitsch are you? Does collaboration degrade the art of conducting? Great music is a realization of one creative vision. A well conducted piece can better the vision of its composer.1 out of 10What should be approached? An imitation of nature. Something as genuine as nature itself.2 out of 10Why has Homer's epic poems had long lasting relevance? His stories are so original that they stand out as one of the greatest achievements in history. His stories are so impersonal that people question his very existence.3 out of 10How should a work be judged? By contemplation. If it's not good enough the audience eats their carried lunch instead.4 out of 10Is it fair to compare one work to another? Things differ from each other – therefore they must be compared. The greatest works are beyond comparison.5 out of 10Is talent given by birth? It‘s a natural gift and cannot be taught. Man can produce excellence through practice.6 out of 10Can nature be surpassed? Works of man cannot outclass the beauty of nature. It's possible to improve upon nature.7 out of 10Is a painting supposed to delight the viewer? What merely pleases cannot be called beautiful. Pleasure in representations is universal.8 out of 10What is appealing in Mona Lisa? That which is familiar to us. Something divergent.9 out of 10You and a friend stare at a landscape — is his view different from yours? Unless your friend’s got eye problems you will experience the same outlook. Neither can reach the true landscape behind your minds’ representation.10 out of 10Any comments about the questionnaire? Your profession