Współczesne funkcje sztuki : sztuka pomiędzy twórcą a odbiorcą na przykładzie twórczości malarskiej artystów środowiska śląskiego

In contemporary world art performs social functions. Both the protection of art and the practice of exhibiting art entail discerning and respecting the idea of a work of art. Interpretation of the idea of a work of art can be facilitated by basic aesthetic categories. Interviews with Silesian artists follow the current trend in documenting ideas for modern art. For the most part, work produced by Silesian artists is traditional in terms of matter and ideas, which is a result of the influence of graphic art. These artists also create their paintings using untypical materials and painting media, they annexe space, take advantage of the passing of time and ongoing matter degradation. Some artists hold the view that documenting activities, including giving interviews, is the only form of protection of painting