Part 7/9:
Art as an Encounter with the Transcendent
The core of true art, as the speaker notes, is its ability to transcend personal and cultural boundaries by communicating eternal values. For example, a rose given as a symbol of love embodies more than just a flower — it symbolizes enduring human connection and affection. Artworks that tap into these timeless principles endure over generations.
In contrast, wokeness is disconnected from transcendence, rooted instead in a temporary cultural moment. It is designed by a small, vocal minority and wielded as a tool of cultural and political power, rather than as a medium for genuine human expression.