Thread: What is art?
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Old 01-30-2016, 08:14 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by lumberjim View Post
I differentiate dance, etc as 'performance art' Performance being the operative word. There's talent, and skill there, but you're right.... It seldom evokes ant reaction beyond admiration of their skill. There are exceptions of course.
FWIW, my perspective is that if it is interpretive or spontaneous dance, then the dancer is an artist. If it's choreographed, then the choreograher is the artist and the dancer is a technician.
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Originally Posted by glatt View Post
I think the potato photo is art, just not very effective. Pretty to look at, like ballet. Not worth $1M.
It's worth as much as some sucker is willing to pay
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