Preface Response

The Preface mostly speaks about art in a manner that only a true artist could. Oscar Wilde opinion about artists and critics seems to be from the point of view of an artist whose work has been critiqued, as he is greatly opposed to those who offer criticisms. In a way, he critiques the critics, which makes him just as bad as them. Those statements aside, Wilde states his beliefs very beautifully, making his words seem that much more valuable. I can only guess that a great part of The Picture of Dorian Gray will deal with great art and ignorant people's interpretation of it. Wilde portrays artists as supernatural beings rather than humans. He excuses them of any fault held by mankind on the basis that they create art. Clearly, Wilde has his own opinion of what true art is. I cannot tell whether he is the artist or the critic in life.