Art Definition Debate
Comments debate the nature of art, its subjectivity, whether calling something art makes it so, and if art requires utility or purpose beyond itself.
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It’s okay to look at things as art. Not everything needs to be explained to have value.
art is supposed to be for art sake
Calling something artistic does not make it so.
This comment could be talking about all art.
Maybe this is some kind of art that doesn't need to be useful.
This is art. Art shouldn't be confined to foreign interests like making money
What art can't you say that about?
Art doesn't want a purpose
Sounds good, I don't actually care about "art" then, based on your definition.
Something can't be art simply by virtue of being called art.