is art pointless?

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  1. zen_arcade

    zen_arcade Banned

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  2. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    No.
     
  3. Gravity

    Gravity #winning

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    Not entirely. But for the most part, yes.
     
  4. zen_arcade

    zen_arcade Banned

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    then do you think some art more pointless than others?
     
  5. zen_arcade

    zen_arcade Banned

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    what do you think constitutes significant art?
     
  6. Cate8

    Cate8 Senior Member

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    I hope youre looking for no specific answer, because that is such a subjective question
     
  7. zen_arcade

    zen_arcade Banned

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    I'm looking for opinions. I already have mine.
     
  8. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

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    art is only pointless if you want it to be pointless. some see great things in art, some see just boring drawings (sculptures, paintings, photos, etc...)
     
  9. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    Exactly.

    To me , its not pointless cause its pleasing to the eye.
     
  10. lode

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    I don't think there are many things more important then art, by which I mean all music, literature, film, classical arts... There are no more meaningful pursuits.
     
  11. lode

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    Then, one fine mornin', she puts on a New York station
    You know, she couldn't believe what she heard at all
    She started shakin' to that fine, fine music
    You know, her life was saved by rock'n'roll
     
  12. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it...
     
  13. fitzy21

    fitzy21 Worst RT Mod EVAH!!!!

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    what is life without art?
     
  14. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    Nihil.
     
  15. Beckner420

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    Id rather live in a world without communication then a world without art.

    Art is communication.
     
  16. myself

    myself just me

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    Is enjoying yourself pointless?
     
  17. bird_migration

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    Art is as pointless as life itself.
     
  18. Piaf

    Piaf Senior Member

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    Life is not pointless...
     
  19. bird_migration

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    Then art is also not.
     
  20. rainbowedskylover

    rainbowedskylover Senior Member

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    the only thing i have to say is: just wait for the moment you find out yourself why art isn't pointless. it can move the soul, touch the heart and so much more.
     

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