The question of what constitutes as art cannot be answered with a precise definition. Art can be anything: dance, music, literature, photography, paintings, graffiti, etc. Each individual perceives art in a way that is unique to their character or experiences. Personally I see art as a from of self-expression, utilizing an array of materials to create something. The final product could be meaningful, beautiful, an eye sore, but if the artists expressed what they wanted then I feel they have created art. The question of whether it is good or bad art is different, as well as subjective.
Nathan Sawaya
So I'm not too familiar with that many artists and I did what most people do when they lack knowledge of a subject; I googled it. (can that even be considered a verb?) This photo was the first to appear and I thought it was interesting. Apparently some guy, Nathan Sawaya, gets paid to create art using legos. Most of his work seems to be sculptural.
This image seems to best depict what i feel art is. Art as expression could mean spilling your guts out, which the figure seems to be doing, literally.
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