Art is objective, do not doubt it. Art possesses inherent qualities: form, structure, composition, skill, harmony and originality. These qualities can be judged independently of personal taste. I do not argue with taste. Individual likes and dislikes are subjective,. But the value of art is rooted in these objective elements that give it enduring power and universal resonance, and this goes way beyond the shifting opinions of art lovers.
To say “art is subjective” is making of art a non-standardised, non-professional endeavour and it is a refuge for people unwilling to face standards. Taste, for sure is subjective, and people can still have good or bad taste, and not just in their breath. Art is not like that. A painting or a symphony is not a matter of preference in the same way as choosing vanilla or chocolate. Works of art embody objective qualities: proportion, rhythm, innovation, mastery of medium, coherence of vision. These are measurable and comparable, regardless of whether one “likes” them.
To reduce art to opinion is ridiculous and to distorts the difference between genius and banality. It’s like saying Mozart’s music is equal to elevator music, or that a Rembrandt is equal to child’s doodle. The serious study of art, as an academic pursuit and as a profession, recognizes that, although taste fluctuates, the core of art does not and it endures based upon objective principles. Without them even the word art would lose its meaning.
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What a compelling and rigorously argued reflection! 👏
You’ve captured, with precision and eloquence, the essential distinction between taste and the enduring standards that give art its resonance. Your emphasis on proportion, rhythm, mastery of medium, and coherence of vision underscores how true artistry transcends fleeting opinions — grounding it in timeless principles. This is a thoughtful, articulate defense of why the study and appreciation of art must honor its objective qualities while still celebrating individual responses. A deeply insightful piece — and a true tribute to the discipline and genius behind great art.
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Thank you so much Sir. You have so well and so articulately resumed my argument in the article. Thank you so much!
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