There seems to be a general consensus that the basic and predominant function of all art is to express. “The artist's job is to express his emotions and to symbolize his view of his surroundings.” In a whirlpool of controversy around a word as ample as “art”, an onlooker can feel confused and this could seem like a comfortable window to escape through for a layman wanting a satisfactory description he can grab and digest. But a closer look at this definition (I express my feelings), will reveal many flaws. Perhaps we can analyze this further and provide the individual a better description and in so doing, give way to a much richer experience interacting with art and possibly even open some important philosophical doors which can reorient our view…
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