Experimental Film and Abstract Art

I remember watching the experimental films in class and thinking what is the meaning of this film. Right from the beginning I thought the film was strange and could not figure out the storyline of the video. All I could do was focus on the camera angles of the film because I have taken few technique film classes, where I learned about camera angles and such. The Maya Deren’s experimental films were creation of Maya Deren’s visions. I believe that experimental films are exactly like abstract art because there isn’t a set description of what is the storyline; one tends to just figure out and interpret it in our own ways.

Interpretations are key in abstract art and experimental films (in the experimental films I have seen so far). Everyone has their own view on what the piece or the film mean or what the artist is trying to convey. However Sontag says we should not interpret art but I how can we not interpret something? It is part of process; we do it with almost everything we process in our head. In my opinion, experimental films and abstract art is very similar because there is no way of judging it. If you had to grade it, what standard would you compare it to because each experimental film and abstract art is unique?

This blog has shown me there is no set answers on why something is art. Art is art because it is defined as it. Some may say something isn't art such as readymade art or abstract art, but its just an interpretation or an opinion. Everyone has their own and there is no right answer. You cannot always explain art with a simple answer, that is also why it is so great. Just learn to love it.