Debate Topics
Michael Angelo Buonarroti: With Translations Of The Life Of The Master By His Scholar, Ascanio Condivi, And Three Dialogues From The Portugese By Francisco d'Ollanda by Holroyd, Charles
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Artistic Freedom vs. Patronage
"Can true artistic integrity exist when an artist is beholden to the whims and desires of a patron?"


The Value of Beauty vs. Truth
"Should art strive to idealize and beautify the world, or should it expose the harsh realities and ugliness that exist?"


Genius vs. Responsibility
"Does extraordinary talent excuse selfish or irresponsible behavior?"


Legacy vs. the Present
"Is the pursuit of a lasting legacy a noble aspiration, or a form of vanity that distracts from the present moment?"


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