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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COMING SOON
Part 2: Art can only be divided into GOOD and BAD art.
Part 3: Good and bad artists and art
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Most people fail to back out personal tastes from the more objective good or bad music (or any art form). I like most genres of music but not all of the artists in that genre. While improv jazz has never been a favorite of mine (my personal title for it is ego-driven jazz), it does take skill to be able to improv, even if I personally despise it. It is not an easy distinction of which to remain aware.
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You are so right on those points Pat. One thing is personal taste, which is subjective, and the other is the markers/indicators of quality. Thank you so much!
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Very welcome Francisco.
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Sin el arte no podríamos vivir
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No, es parte integral de la vida.
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Well said, Francisco. I really like how you broke that down. Art does have depth, structure, and meaning beyond opinion. Can’t wait for Part 2 …
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Thank you! Blessings my brother.
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You are very welcome…
God’s Continued Blessings to you…
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And you too brother
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Nicely shared.
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Thank you so much!
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You’re welcome.
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