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What is Art?

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What is art? If you had never held a paintbrush before and you painted an unrecognizable picture of a horse, is that art? What if you are a very established painter and painted the exact same unrecognizable horse and named it ‘Abstract Horse in Blue’?   Here is a definition of art from the Merriam-Webster dictionary as it concerns art that would be in an art gallery or show.    : the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects // the art of painting landscapes also : works so produced // a gallery for modern art   It seems pretty straightforward, doesn’t it?  But somehow it isn’t. If you have plenty of time and enjoy philosophical conversation with a hint of zeal, ask an artist or art museum patron how they can tell the difference between art and non-art.     One distinction I’ve heard quite a lot is that art is defined by intention. So a spider web is not art, but a ph...
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Adding Contemporary Art Paintings To Your Office Decor!

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    Every room you walk into should have a personality and an outstanding quality based on what the room contains. This means everything from design, shape, and color, placement of furniture such as tables, chairs, flower arrangements or contemporary art paintings. Everything in a room has its own place, and this adds a perfect ambiance to a room. Why art is necessary When you choose to decorate an office, you should first determine what you would like to portray. You can have an office that looks sleek and minimalist or one that looks busy and bursting with life. There are many modern offices that usually opt for contemporary abstract paintings. This is because these paintings allow the office to look chic yet warm and comfortable at the same time. Art tends to give a life to a place; it adds a certain amount of characteristic charm. This is why art is necessary for every home and office. They are also great conversation starters. Art is celebrated in every corn...
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