Putting this in Pre-1900, but it could go anywhere, really.
I was wondering what people think about the influence of artists on history.
For example, how would the world be different without Shakespeare? Would it actually be all that different? It's hard to think of any world-changing events that have been precipitated or avoided by the works of 'Shakky-P' (as he's known on the street - or 'Wizzle M Shizzle' to his crew).
On the other hand, he has perhaps been, more subtly, one of the great influences of the last 300 or so years on they way British people think of themselves and define their values.
So basically, I was wondering whether anybody could think of a work of art that has had a concrete influence on world events. And in general whether people think that works of art actually make history, or whether they just reflect it.
I was wondering what people think about the influence of artists on history.
For example, how would the world be different without Shakespeare? Would it actually be all that different? It's hard to think of any world-changing events that have been precipitated or avoided by the works of 'Shakky-P' (as he's known on the street - or 'Wizzle M Shizzle' to his crew).
On the other hand, he has perhaps been, more subtly, one of the great influences of the last 300 or so years on they way British people think of themselves and define their values.
So basically, I was wondering whether anybody could think of a work of art that has had a concrete influence on world events. And in general whether people think that works of art actually make history, or whether they just reflect it.