For
They use humor, symbolism, and creativity.
Against
They are jokes, not serious artistic work.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Memes combine existing visual art with relatable language, creating new art that guides observers differently.”
“Since memes in their current form are modern, they are by definition a modern art form.”
“A meme loses the meaning that the original artwork was devised to portray.”
“Making a direct copy demonstrates craft, but not the artistic decisions required for art.”