Intentism

One story that has received a lot of press coverage recently is the shortlist of artists who have submitted their proposals for the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, London.  Models of the artists' work can be seen at present at St. Martins in the Field Church which is oppossite The Square. Can I suggest a google search for the accompanying written proposals. What is so interesting is that these avant-garde artists have had to give an account of the intention of the work. Whether this was a political decision or whether the Mayor's advisors on matters of the arts decided on this is not really the point. What is of interest is that there was felt a need for the public to know the mind behind these creative gestures.