This speaks volumes about the definition of art.
It is proof that such a thing can not be defined, but seen and felt.

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"Ford," he said, "you're turning into a penguin. Stop it."

So is it art if all you see is black?

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<sub>"Mit dem Wissen wächst der Zweifel."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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simple and nice

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I took an art history class. And through the entire semester, the professor never gave a definitive definition of art. In fact he only differentiate it from nature by stating it had to be something purposely made by man.
In my opinion, if the artist intended to express their message though a black canvas, then a black canvas is art. Perhaps where I see black, someone else sees nothingness at its fullest, the silent and infinite universe captured.

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"Ford," he said, "you're turning into a penguin. Stop it."

Well if in fact all that differentiated art from nature was the fact that art was made by man, then anything from the atom bomb to a USB stick could be considered art. I've never come across a definition of art which made me think that it defined art perfectly, nor did the theory of knowledge classes make me find a definitive definition of art. Maybe there isn't one. It's a difficult question, 'what is art?' but I can't help but feel mocked when I go to a museum an see around 10 monochrome paintings (or variations of this). When the artist then titles this works as: blue, or red on blue, black, or yellow on green square, I get the feeling that there is a certain message which is lacking or at least not being conveyed. I'm sure someone sees more in these paintings, but isn't it at some point strange if artist after artist is painting a canvas black (there were at least three in this museum from different artists)? I mean you don't often see copies of a Picasso hanging right next to a Picasso.

When I see these paintings, of course I could interpret these nuances, textures and direct simplicity and minimalism as a symbolic expression of life, art , aesthetics, or emotional and psychological implications about human nature - and maybe it is this that the artist intends. However, I feel I do not need to go to a museum to see a black canvas, for I can draw it myself - and I have, as probably many people who have ever painted something have. There might be something which one can find in these depths of nothingness, but it is probably not going to be intricate artistic painting skill (maybe philosophical thinking whilst moving the paintbrush, sure).

But maybe you are right, and I am just too critical. There are worse evils in the world than monochromatic paintings, so I'll stop trying to say what I am thinking because I am failing miserably and my mind is drifting off to thoughts about sleep and a soft, warm bed (thinking about the definition of art exhausts me I think lol).

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<sub>"Mit dem Wissen wächst der Zweifel."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Merci beaucoup

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<sub>"Mit dem Wissen wächst der Zweifel."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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I love this peice because it leaves something to think about too other than something nice to look at which is always a plus for me Absolutely stimulatingly wonderful

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Stealing other's work is like a hickey you give your self : it doesn't count.


Sabina

Oooooh, that's a very interesting piece! I thoroughly enjoyed it! ^^ Really does make you think...
and smile. lol

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| falling in love is like getting a preview of heaven |

i know how it feels
when love goes away.

tread softly.

Thank you

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<sub>"Mit dem Wissen wächst der Zweifel."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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