The use of everyday life and actions in artistic works, known as was introduced into opera in the early 1900s in reaction to contemporary conventions, which were seen as artificial and untruthful.

What do you think will be the lasting impact that reality tv has on the humanities and how we see ourselves as humans? based on what you learned about the theater (which was not always considered high art) in this week's readings, what may be some future similarities and differences between reality tv and the theater?