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For those who know of/stand for any of the most head-boggling questions in the philosophical aspect of aesthetics, can you tell me more about what art means to you? what functions and purpose do you think art has? can we construct knowledge from art if art is strictly subjective? There can be no guidelines to what we can call art, and so how do we judge art?
2007-04-21 07:36:12 · 6 answers · asked by luv_phy 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
How then do we judge art? What if what is conveyed is not received as planned? can art be simply without messages/implied meaning, but still influence, by inspiring, appealing to our senses etc.?
2007-04-21 08:00:09 · update #1
Sophist mentioned about the spectrum of art. What calibrates this spectrum of art? is it level of proficiency, complexity of thought or the artwork itself? then again, consider a piece of rock. This piece of rock has a perfect blend of curves and a refined texture. Would you consider this piece of rock a piece of art? Now if i tell you this rock is formed by wind and sand. Would this information affect how u judge this piece of rock?
2007-04-21 08:15:44 · update #2
Art is nothing more than a method of expression
an architect designs a building and that is art.
a writer creates a noveland that is art.
A landscape painting is but an expression of the painters interpretation of a place or thought.
A cartoon is art, usually to convey a story or comment on things
Sculpture is the artists interpretation of expressing something in a different way, or in a life-like form,
Abstract painting, is expressing the artists interpretation of a thought or idea.
A song writer or musician expresses his art in the form that works for him.
Art, a conveyance of expression, from one to another.
2007-04-21 07:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last question first: Art has guidelines, they are called principles. How well and completely an artist expresses these principles determines where the artist's work is placed in the spectrum of art.
In the judging of art, we acquire knowledge of both the artist and the work.
In its simplest form, art's purpose is to fill in a blank or empty space.
Art is a personal en devour which may or may not include the efforts of others to express an idea or concept through the medium and principles of art.
2007-04-21 15:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Art is emotional...that's why it deeply touches one while meaning nothing to another. Art is also very personal; it cannot be "judged" by any law or rule but only ultimately through personal perspective. It's function is, first, to provide an outlet for thought and feeling, second to make us feel. Humans have a need to feel inspired and to, sometimes, create a physical manifestation of that personal inspiration, to capture feeling and thought in a form that can be shared with others.
2007-04-21 19:32:55 · answer #3 · answered by Colleen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Art (or beauty) is a subjective experience. Many factors are part of a cognitive process where we make a decision "that is beautiful" or "that is art".
What is considered art is also influenced by culture.
Art, beauty, aesthetics, are those things which are pleasing to the eye. More specifically, they are those things which we enjoy.
Despite the hoopla, I dislike impressionist artwork. You may enjoy it.
2007-04-21 16:18:06 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the book "From Sense to Nonsense" by Dixon. He has the answers I think you're looking for.
2007-04-21 15:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by elin_derick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it is in the eye of the beholder.
2007-04-21 20:26:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋