What is Art
What is art? The word ‘art’ can be used to describe anything from prehistoric cave paintings to a heap of junk in the corner of a gallery. It can even be used to refer to music and literature, but most often it means visual art, meaning things made to be looked at – especially paintings.
2 People have argued about art, what it is and why it’s so great, for centuries. Artists and experts often have very different ideas, leading to some violent disputes. The French painter Manet disagreed with a critic so strongly, he challenged him to a duel. There are lots of controversial questions, but no right or wrong answers. Everyone has different tastes and opinions, so it is up to you to decide what you think.
3 Some people think art should be beautiful or lifelike; others think it is more important to capture a mood or feelings. Some people believe art should be about ideas. Others prefer to enjoy art for its own sake. The Impressionists had some heated debates over the question, ‘What’s it all about?’ Some of them felt it was important to paint scenes of modern life; others were more interested in exploring the effect of light on things.
4 No matter one’s experience with art, one thing is certain. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. An artist has a variety of style and medium at his disposal, and what he renders is just as varied. An artist’s selection of color is the words of a poet and the notes of a musician. Define for yourself what art is and appreciate its abundance.
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