Art History Rejection
Dear Mr. Robert C. Hobbs,
As editor of the Art History Journal I am sorry to inform you that your paper dealing with Surrealist and Abstract Expressionalist has not made our journal. While your article was very interesting, and thought provoking, it was hard to follow. Being an Art History major I understand much of your arguement and comparision of Surrealist vs. Abstract Expressionalist, but the general public, who are subscribe to our journal do not have a knowledge of art history great enough to follow the arguement you have presented. You still have time to submit a revised version of your article, but must tone down your "art history intellect" if you hope to find a place in our journal. If I were attempting to write an article on Surrealist and Abstract Expressionalist I would concentrate more on the similarities between these modern forms of expression, and not attempt, so much, to seperate two very similar forms of art. Modern art does not show an obvious idea, but is meant to provoke thought, representing one individuals subconscious. In your article you speak of abstract expressionalist and "their insistance on letting meaning be an outcome of free play rather than a mission to be carried out." I think this is a key point you have made that should be focused on, as it epitomizes what our journal is searching for; an article that simply presents a subject that deals with complex thought. What happens on the modern artist preferred canvas is a "result, not a predetermined goal." Focus your attention on these ideas you have mentioned and I believe you will be successful in finding a spot in our journal.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Wilkins
As editor of the Art History Journal I am sorry to inform you that your paper dealing with Surrealist and Abstract Expressionalist has not made our journal. While your article was very interesting, and thought provoking, it was hard to follow. Being an Art History major I understand much of your arguement and comparision of Surrealist vs. Abstract Expressionalist, but the general public, who are subscribe to our journal do not have a knowledge of art history great enough to follow the arguement you have presented. You still have time to submit a revised version of your article, but must tone down your "art history intellect" if you hope to find a place in our journal. If I were attempting to write an article on Surrealist and Abstract Expressionalist I would concentrate more on the similarities between these modern forms of expression, and not attempt, so much, to seperate two very similar forms of art. Modern art does not show an obvious idea, but is meant to provoke thought, representing one individuals subconscious. In your article you speak of abstract expressionalist and "their insistance on letting meaning be an outcome of free play rather than a mission to be carried out." I think this is a key point you have made that should be focused on, as it epitomizes what our journal is searching for; an article that simply presents a subject that deals with complex thought. What happens on the modern artist preferred canvas is a "result, not a predetermined goal." Focus your attention on these ideas you have mentioned and I believe you will be successful in finding a spot in our journal.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Wilkins
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