The Rout of the Muses: The Crisis Of Authority in the Fine Arts.

The article critiques the decline in standards of artistic excellence, tracing this crisis through notable examples like Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain," Cage's "4'33"," and Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb." Topics include the evolution of art standards, the impact of political correctness on artistic value, and the philosophical implications of art's role in society.