Art is defined in the Webster's Dictionary as ‘the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power’. The problem with defining art is that it is completely subjective. Some art is created with the intention of changing lives and some art is created unintentionally or accidentally; it is almost impossible to define art by the creators standards. In addition, what some people find beautiful or aesthetic, others find to be a jumbled mess or colors or noises, making it hard to define art by the viewers opinion. Because of this art can be defined as anything at least one person can understand or relate to.
Because of its subjective nature art can be loved by viewers and not considered art at at all by others. Modern art has pushed these boundaries time and time again. Andy Warhol's piece Campbell’s Soup Cans is a perfect example of controversial modern art. Warhol intended on creating art, but some people couldn't understand how images of cans of soup could be in the same category as paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso. The people who enjoy his work are the reason why it is art. The people who dislike his work are the reason it is art as well. Because the images are making people think and form opinions, whether they are negative or positive ones, it is considered art. The dislike of a certain piece is a valid enough reason to consider it art.
Art can be interpreted in an infinite amount of ways. There is no wrong way to look at or feel about art. A painting of the cactus may just be a plant to one viewer. To another is may represent self sustained hope and internal beauty in the harshest of circumstances. The second viewer is more likely to consider this painting art. This is because the second viewer has a connection to the piece. This can be based on a variety of circumstances, like culture, or personal life experience. It may be something as simple as the second viewer's mood in the moment or the fact that they like the color green. Nevertheless, this painting is art because there is someone out there who finds the painting significant.
Art can be interpreted in an infinite amount of ways. There is no wrong way to look at or feel about art. A painting of the cactus may just be a plant to one viewer. To another is may represent self sustained hope and internal beauty in the harshest of circumstances. The second viewer is more likely to consider this painting art. This is because the second viewer has a connection to the piece. Nevertheless, this painting is art because there is someone out there who finds the painting significant.
Art is a very loose term used categorize human creation and innovation. It encomapses everything from the written word, to combinations of sounds, dance, cinematic media, and fine arts like sculpting and painting. And there is an immense arc in the type of art seen in each subcategory. Color splattered across a canvas and the Mona Lisa are both forms of art, and yet they seem so different. But what qualifies both as art is a combination of the artist's intention and the viewers opinion. When early humans painted on caves, they didn’t intend to create ‘art’, they simply wanted to tell a story or share information. Yet these early paintings and drawings are considered art. Art is also really subjective, which means a piece can be loved by some viewers and not even considered art by others. Both opinions are equally valid, and both are the reason a piece is considered art. Because the images are making people think and form opinions, whether they are positive or negative ones, it is considered art.
Because of its subjective nature art can be loved by viewers and not considered art at at all by others. Modern art has pushed these boundaries time and time again. Andy Warhol's piece Campbell’s Soup Cans is a perfect example of controversial modern art. Warhol intended on creating art, but some people couldn't understand how images of cans of soup could be in the same category as paintings by Van Gogh and Picasso. The people who enjoy his work are the reason why it is art. The people who dislike his work are the reason it is art as well. Because the images are making people think and form opinions, whether they are negative or positive ones, it is considered art. The dislike of a certain piece is a valid enough reason to consider it art.
Art can be interpreted in an infinite amount of ways. There is no wrong way to look at or feel about art. A painting of the cactus may just be a plant to one viewer. To another is may represent self sustained hope and internal beauty in the harshest of circumstances. The second viewer is more likely to consider this painting art. This is because the second viewer has a connection to the piece. This can be based on a variety of circumstances, like culture, or personal life experience. It may be something as simple as the second viewer's mood in the moment or the fact that they like the color green. Nevertheless, this painting is art because there is someone out there who finds the painting significant.
Art can be interpreted in an infinite amount of ways. There is no wrong way to look at or feel about art. A painting of the cactus may just be a plant to one viewer. To another is may represent self sustained hope and internal beauty in the harshest of circumstances. The second viewer is more likely to consider this painting art. This is because the second viewer has a connection to the piece. Nevertheless, this painting is art because there is someone out there who finds the painting significant.
Art is a very loose term used categorize human creation and innovation. It encomapses everything from the written word, to combinations of sounds, dance, cinematic media, and fine arts like sculpting and painting. And there is an immense arc in the type of art seen in each subcategory. Color splattered across a canvas and the Mona Lisa are both forms of art, and yet they seem so different. But what qualifies both as art is a combination of the artist's intention and the viewers opinion. When early humans painted on caves, they didn’t intend to create ‘art’, they simply wanted to tell a story or share information. Yet these early paintings and drawings are considered art. Art is also really subjective, which means a piece can be loved by some viewers and not even considered art by others. Both opinions are equally valid, and both are the reason a piece is considered art. Because the images are making people think and form opinions, whether they are positive or negative ones, it is considered art.
