" . . . Cardinal (1972) and MacGregor (1989) continued to advance the Art Brut aesthetic, which in its purest form calls for the virtual abolition of the ego in art expression. (Hence, the most autistically isolated image maker might be deemed aesthetically superior to one influenced by peers, family or culture.) Furthermore, some aestiticians decry the use of arttherapy as an auxiliary ego function, because it is feared that, in it's quest for healthy functioning, purity and intensity of the artistic image may be diluted, perverted or lost. "

good thing autism is oh so prevalent in our society--the history books will say that we had the purest artistic expression . . . although, tragically, we all died out so soon as we could not interact within society . . .

do you think that communication or relationship are necessary components of a piece of art? (semi-vague, i know, i'm not defining communication or relationship on purpose)

i need to stop being distracted and finish my thesis.