That is rather the trouble with discussing art: nobody really *has* the same definition and most people wade into the fray long before they attempt to sort out their terms. *wry*
Mostly my problem with more subjective definitions of art is that too often mutates into "Well, if I don't like it, then it's not art." I mean, people don't say that, usually, but if you look at it, it often is what they're doing. So I do find it troubling to use more subjective to define art.
I don't devalue the subjective and emotional aspects of art, though! It's definitely important, I mean, usually that's one of the things the artist is trying to *do*! Provoke some kind of a reaction. Maybe the reaction they're going for is "Ooooh~! That's gorgeous!" or maybe it's ">_< I hate the world," but usually, usually a reaction is being sought.
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Mostly my problem with more subjective definitions of art is that too often mutates into "Well, if I don't like it, then it's not art." I mean, people don't say that, usually, but if you look at it, it often is what they're doing. So I do find it troubling to use more subjective to define art.
I don't devalue the subjective and emotional aspects of art, though! It's definitely important, I mean, usually that's one of the things the artist is trying to *do*! Provoke some kind of a reaction. Maybe the reaction they're going for is "Ooooh~! That's gorgeous!" or maybe it's ">_< I hate the world," but usually, usually a reaction is being sought.