Rethinking the Canon

I've said many times here that I think that the canon, whether we are referring to those pieces that are generally recognized as being "classic" or "core" or "mainstream&…

The Awkward Concept of "Classic"

In a week when Yale ends its iconic introduction to art history and the Babylon Bee instantly satirizes it, let's contemplate the concept of "classic." And for a bit of inspiration, let…