If We Have Form as a Means…

If we have form as a means,—and not as an end,—and technique as the expression of an individuality, we must admit a certain relativism regarding the aesthetic quality of a work. Better said: although many have tried to do so, it is not possible to establish, in art, rigid and universally applicable criteria to judge a work. Especially when it comes to technique, it is not rare to see first-rate artists seem to cultivate it in an antagonistic way, making it obvious, therefore, that this “how” is valid as it enhances an individuality which, yes, is a reasonable measure of the greatness of a work.