Art, Swami Kriyananda  says, should be a priesthood, and always try to uplift — the artist as well as his or her audience.

No matter what medium he works in, the greatest masterpiece of an artist should be him or herself. 

Questions include:

You talked about art as being idealized reality — could you expand on that?

Is beauty always in the eye of the beholder?

Is there an absolute standard of beauty?

Why does music have a especial impact on our consciousness?

As we move into this age of greater energy, will the expression of art continue to evolve also?