Art

Is art subjective, or can it be judged as good or bad?

For

Meaning and beauty depend on personal perception.

Against

Skill, technique, and purpose can still be evaluated.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Literally anything can be art to someone.
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  • Whether intention or audience meaning makes something art cannot be objectively answered.
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Against

  • Execution can be skilful, but it is not art if you did not make any artistic decisions.
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  • Making a direct copy shows that someone has learned the craft, but not the art.
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