Because, nowadays you see all idiotism combined, easily accessible by everyone on the internet. Back then, you would only see the highly paid or otherwise privileged artists.
It's a two way street to...
Possibly.
Its also possible that most art these days is an exercise is shallow cultural narcissism and is largely incapable of transcendence.
Its also possible that most art these days is an exercise is shallow cultural narcissism and is largely incapable of transcendence.