In class we've been discussing what the definition of art is. On February 2nd, we were shown a print by an artist on which he described his interpretation of what the word "art" means. The piece described it as, "skills as a result of knowledge and practice, imitation, and design; perfection of workmanship; execution of an object in itself; application of skills to subject of tastes, as poetry, music, paintings, etc." Although the print itself said more about the definition, I found these descriptions of art to be close to how I define art. There are so many different types of art in the world, for example, Marcel DuChamp's "Fountain," Goya's graphic disasters of war paintings, and Jackson Pollock's "Lavender Mist." All of these works of art have different meanings and mediums, however they were all meaningful and beautiful to the individuals that created them. This is why I agree with the definition of art above. I believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and therefore if there is one person that believes something is beautiful, then it should be considered art.
- Steph
