Monday 14 January 2013

Art and Truth?

Everything is art. In my opinion art does not have one single definition, and never will. Art simply pleases, provokes, stimulates. Most of all, it doesn't have to be on purpose, what about pieces dont under trance or under the effect of drugs, or simply lucky pieces of photography or a particular skill that comes out by chance? What particularly provoked this in me was the article about the sheep's hide and the modification of it. The modification of it- the pouring of the ink- if it were to be quantified, is equally as much "art" as is the original piece itself. The fact that the artist said he was insulted is hypocritical since the last thing he wanted is to have a lack of reaction. I do not believe there is an absolute truth in art, whether it is drawn, painted, sang, sculpted, or more beautiful forms of art, like football. Art is the single most subjective thing on this planet, coming from the broadest range of cultures, traditions, artists who each try to express their own beliefs through their work. Everyone tries to portray what they believe, and since according to theoretical ethics there are an infinite amount of moral backgrounds, there will be an infinite amount of beliefs expressed through art, therefore barring us from achieving an absolute truth through art. Certainly what art does portray is personal truth. 

1 comment:

  1. "Certainly what art does portray is personal truth." I agree with you, Nelson. Is it a truth anyone looking at the art work can access though? Is it a truth that can be put into words?

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