Can Art be Defined

Much debate as what and how do you define Art. Some say it can not be defined because it is an emotional thing and the Artist is in control of his emotions and paints what he feels. The viewer, on the other hand, will see a piece through a different set of emotions.

Take for example a painting for a sky. Clouds with a touch of darkness can mean many things to many people. The artist might be painting pending gloom and doom and a viewer might see a refreshing rainstorm on the horizon.

Wikipedia defines Art like this ” Though the definition of what constitutes art is disputed[5][6][7] and has changed over time, general descriptions mention an idea of imaginative or technical skill stemming from human agency[8] and creation.[9] The nature of art and related concepts, such as creativity and interpretation, are explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.[10] ” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art).

The debate goes on and the Artist continues to paint.

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