For
It requires emotion, creativity, and interpretation.
Against
It is mainly about accuracy and vocabulary.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“translation is an art, and therefore capturing the essence of what something is saying can often have a wide range of ways to express it.”
“Translation is an art that requires judgment calls, choices, and nuance.”
“Translation isn't an art, but it is a thankless task.”
“It's a science, and should stick as closely to the original meaning and cultural associations as possible”