Question

1. Does something have to be original to be art? Can a forgery or copy be art?

2. What criteria should be considered to call something a work of art?
3. In what ways does art influence events in society. In reverse, how is art influenced by society?
4. Do you think art is an effective way to express an opinion or idea?
5. In what ways is art bringing the world together?

Answer 1

1. All works of art can be original but not all art is as original as others. Its not morally wrong but it involves passing a copy of the artists work off as created by the original artist, usually for financial gain.

2. The definition of work of art is something that is considered to have aesthetic value, so.ething that is beautiful, intriguing, interesting, creative or extremely well done.

3. Art influences society by changing opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time.

4. Yes, art can express feelings and ideas by how you make your art or what you put into it.

5. Art brings people together physically—at galleries, museums, performance spaces—and culturally, through its capacity to tell a community's shared stories.