What is art?
I've been reading some blog, and there was a quote by Mat Cothran:
"I don’t think music is art.
i think it is entertainment.
this only bothers me when musicians see themselves as artists instead of entertainers.
and that bothers me a lot."
So I was thinking what is the ART then?
someone may say it is a painting. but why? I mean painting is only technological stuff, it's about understanding light, perspective, colours and everybody can teach how to draw/paint if they are patient enough.
If a music isn't art because it's only entertainment, by this theory films are not an art as well, so what is the art?
who is a real artist? is it an actor or writer? musician? painter? photographer?
In my opinion art have to make you think.Should bring a new ideas to you and help you to see something hidden. And then it doesn't matter what made you think. If it's a music, film,painting, photo, book, or even game, quote or comedy... For me, if it pushes me forward, If it makes a conflict in me it is an art for me.
PS: This is my opinion, and you doesn't have to agree with me. But please, comment this article and share what made you think and what is an art for you. It's really nice topic to discuss.
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exactly, but there are more definition of art, and many of them isn't very actual due to Performance art, but yours cover more of them, I was just wondering if there is something wrong with me, or he is just ignorant...
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Well. The definition of 'art' is: The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.
Music is most definitely an art form, as well as a language- the language of sound. I have no idea who Mat Cothran is, but from my point of view, I can't help but think that he is extremely ignorant to music. Did he honestly say that music is 'entertainment' only? Entertainment is simply 'The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.' Music is NOT entertainment, but music CAN PROVIDE entertainment. Also, music does not provide entertainment for all individuals at all times. Due to everyone's different preferences, some may or may not enjoy a certain genre of music.
I'd have to say, the first absurdity that Mat Cothran made was stating that 'music' is entertainment. His second blunder was the word entertainment itself, because music does not always provide entertainment.
Perhaps Cothran needs to take a good look at the dictionary and have a thorough understanding of music before he states such nescient words.
In fact, his ludicrous opinion goes against the FACT that music is a form of art. Why do I say it's a fact? Well, is music made through the application of human creative skills and imagination? My gosh, yes- of course.
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feel free to correct my mistakes ;)
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