I believe it is true that modern art is getting more abstract as time goes on. There are, for instance, many more museums dedicated to modern art now than there were ten or twenty years ago. I also believe that, yes, some people have a harder time interpreting modern art. However, it seems to me that it has nothing to do with how lazy they are.
People's minds are not uniform; they work in different ways. The right side of your brain is the creative side, while the left side is more analytical. People tend to have either a stronger right side or a stronger left side (we learned all of this in psychology). This would affect the way people might interpret a painting.
Here's an example of how the strengths of the different sides of the brain can affect things. Most people are better at either algebra or geometry. This is because algebra--which is mainly analytical problem solving--is highly concentrated in the left side. On the other hand, people who are bad at algebra might be good at geometry--which involves a lot of visual puzzles and patterns. This is a more right-brain function.
The same can apply to art. Someone who is more analytical might appreciate a painting that has different clear components that can be put together to form a picture--such as a landscape. On the other hand, someone who is better at geometry and has a stronger right hemisphere might be more appreciative of abstract art.
My question in response: How much thought should psychological processes be given when considering philosophical matters?
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