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What is art? That depends on who you ask the question of. Not everyone sees art the same way, which is both good and bad. Because art is something that’s very hard to define and describe, putting a value on it can become complex. Some artists sell their paintings, sculptures, and other creations for thousands of dollars. Others don’t make much money at all, but their work is arguably just as good. This is something very important to consider, since most artists want to show what they can do but they also want to make money doing what they love. If they want to make a living, they have to be both good and recognized.
To some people, modern art might not be anything more than a jumble of shape and color. To others, it may express the innermost thoughts of the artist and some great romance or tragedy. There are so many different opinions that it can be difficult to determine whether any are ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’ Overall, what one person likes will be different from what another person likes, and there isn’t anything wrong with that. There are plenty of artists in the world, and they continue to create their artwork. Because of that, there will always be options for people to choose from.
If you don’t feel that something you’re looking at is art, others might not share that opinion. Agreeing to disagree is a good way to move on. Life is short. You should appreciate what you like and what is artistic to you. Don’t worry about the opinions of other people, because they aren’t relevant to what you think and feel. Even if you don’t agree with close friends or family members, you can still appreciate and love the artwork that means the most to you.