this is a response to Zach's question "Are we numb to good art or better informed about good art?"

Well i think that people today have a countless amount of things which are begging their attention, and some people do not have the time for good art, or resources, or are simply ignorant of it. But that is only some people. A large part of the population still is exposed to art and meaning and can come to their own conclusions on what art is. So i think the problem now is that people need to be re-taught how to appreciate art. Because there is so much art out in the world and that has lasted through time, but if people are unable to acknowledge or appreciate it, it is not nearly as useful, moving, or full of purpose. If people are unable to appreciate or recognise art, they will be unable to form their own view on art, and so much in the world can be learned through art. Being informed could be something which to work on. So numb is not the word i think that applies, but uninformed sure fits the bill. It is sad that people will turn to an actors name before an artists, but that is what they know and what is popular. Popularity is always an important factor.

So my question right now is how can people be taught about art if they are unwilling to learn?