These Six eXplanations Perfectly Define ART

It is difficult to define art as it is a really broad concept. Some would say the definition of art should be subjected to an individual’s personal perspective of what they think the concept represents. 

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For instance, a photographer is likely to define art differently than a ceramist would. A metal artist would see art in another image that a performer wouldn’t. 

Yet, there are general and personal definitions of art that seem to align with the interest and specializations of diverse groups of talented artists in the art universe. 

The definitions of art in this article are somewhat personal but can be generally related to by almost every artist. 

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“Art is a gift meant to fix things not simply for personal benefits”

It is very popular these days to see and hear a lot of conversations around art because it has become one of the surest sources of income. Platforms like NFTs have made it easy to professionalize and monetize art that we have all quickly forgotten what it means to have the rare gift of being an artist in the different forms available today.

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People are starting to consider careers in art since they are aware of how much artworks sell. Art is seen in the same way football is perceived. It is seen as an end goal to attaining wealth, fame, and power.

However, art is meant to correct or comment on things that are wrong with the major goal of amending the unfavorable issues in the world. 

“Art is saying so many things without one word being said”

Sadly, freedom of speech is a disguised right in the world at the moment. Leaders of African countries target individuals who are bold enough to physically or virtually protest against them. 

Journalists and writers are becoming excessively harmed by governments and their supporters leaving the voice of the voiceless unheard. Whereas, art over time has proven to be a perfect coded tool for communicating with the public.

Images are used to decode messages and information. Cartoons and animations have become means of indirectly conversing with kids, teenagers, and youths. 

“Art is a special power an individual possesses with the sole responsibility of creating something beautiful out of emptiness or nothing“

A typical scrap artist would agree with this definition of art. Scrap artists, photographers, visual artists, and performers have this superpower ability to create something really exceptional from the ordinary. 

It takes a special talent and enormous creative skill to create something unique and “wow” from wastes. To the extent that people who dispose of the wastes are amazed when they see the end product of what you’ve created from their disposables. 

“Art is not a mirror but an armor with which we should shape the world…” Nadia Tolokonnikova

Many people still see art as a mirror of society which means art is used to represent events happening around the world. However, art is extensively more than a documentary of occurrences in the world. Art is a tool that should be used to shape the world in the direction we desire. 

“Art is a lifesaver, not just a means of financial sustenance”

Art is meant to give hope of life and survival to its audience. Art is meant to be used as a weapon to fight to save individuals who are victims of injustice in society. 

There can be no better satisfaction than using your art to save a life rather than using your art to make money. That way, your art loses its essence and durability.

” Art tells the truths and exposes the lies of politicians and bureaucrats.” Emora Douglas

These days art continues to be used as a tool of entertainment without meaning or focus. Art continues to be manipulated against its will and it gradually progresses away from the tenets of being truthful and revealing. 

Art is exploited negatively and losing its importance in our immediate society because a lot of people still hold on to definitions and quotes relating to art from centuries past. 

As much as their definitions are relevant and opinions respected, it is time to see and utilize the new century definitions that paint the perfect picture of where our society is currently tending towards. Definitions from individuals who represent this age and understand how art should be created in line with the present needs and identified objectives of art from the past.