Björk: the Rousseau of rock

Abstract

I introduce my concept of artworlds; they are meaningful artistic wholes. Björk is situated within such “worlds” as the one of progrock, the world of experimental art, the world of literature, and the popworld. Björkworld is on the crossroad of these worlds. Her music is compared to the experimental progrock of Frank Zappa; if he is tough, then she is soft. Then she is being compared to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who celebrated childishness and the beauties of nature, much like Björk. Comparing artworks and ways of thinking is often a fruitful way of determining their identity. Comparing Björk to Rousseau and Zappa helps us understand the Björkworld. And aspects of Western culture, for instance the Christian celebration of childishness.