This is an hour long lecture given by Leon Botstein, president of Bard College. His definition of art being something that we recognize as familiar but transforming the ordinary is the best definition of art I have come across.
2a. Assignment: What is Art - part 1
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2b. Assignment: What is Art - part 2
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2c. Assignment: What is Art - part 3
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2d. Assignment: What is Art - part 4
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3. Discussion
.....a) What do you think of his definition of art as "something familiar but that transforms the ordinary through human imagination"?
.....b) According to this definition what things could we classify 'art'?
c) In your opinion how is a Roy Lichenstein painting an "art" work and a comic book would not be considered "art"?d) How important is "imagination" in our daily lives?
e) Why would an elephant spraying paint on a canvas be or be not considered art?
