The true test of the greatness of a work of art is its ability to be understood by the masses.

Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim. In developing and supporting your position, be sure to address the most compelling reasons and/or examples that could be used to challenge your position.

It is but an unquestionable fact that art (in any of its diverse forms) if easily understood and well-liked by people is accepted as distinguished par excellence. Paintings, sculptures, photography, literature, music all fall under the steeping topic that is art. These categories in itself can be sub-divided into numerous bulky sub-categories or genres. Nevertheless, whatever be the form of art, it can be proved that unless their audience is able to comprehend the content of the painting, the greatness of the piece of art cannot be truly defined.
To illustrate my point, let’s take a very peculiar example from music, a particular genre called grunge, a derivative of punk and metal (both in turn can very well act as examples for the point to be proven). It is characterized by distorted electric guitars and uses “growling” as part of the music. First and foremost music should be soothing or pleasant to the ears and even though the musical mixture in grunge is multitudinous, there are few who find it appealing (some find it quite repelling in fact). Understanding of the lyrics and the music is beyond the reach of an individual, especially someone who prefers a symphony that soothes the soul and the mind simultaneously.
More conventional forms of art like paintings and sculptures are enjoyable if, in simple words, “they make sense”. Celebrated artists like Van Gogh (known for his oil on canvas works), for example in his work “The Potato Eaters” has canvased a masterpiece that uses intricate details of colors but portrays a