1. At the beginning of Chapter VI, the authors state: "Once the art has been made, an entirely new set of problems arise, problems that require the artist to engage the outside world. Call them ordinary problems." Describe at least two of these "ordinary problems," discussing how they impact the process of art-making.

2. As the authors describe it, what are the good and bad aspects of competition in the art world?

3. In earlier times, according to the authors, what two things provided a "cultural niche" for art? Explain. By contrast, what has become the primary aim of art in our time?

4. What two basic frameworks for art education do the authors discuss? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

5. According to the authors, what are the best kinds of books on art for working artists to read? Why?