The art piece we chose was a window on the fifth floor of the University Library, where an observer could see the entirety of Northern Campus, and especially the Walter Pyramid, which is a landmark on our school campus. Our art piece was intended to depict not only how people can view the campus as art, but also talks about how people are projected to fit in to the school environment. We chose an octogonal shape as the frame, as those common to profile shots.
I think that the art was always there, but putting a frame around it lets it highlight itself to possible observers, and they can more easily recognize the value in it. As such, even after the frame is removed, the art still remains, just not as easily noticed to the passer-by.
My belief is that Art is in the intent of expression, so long as the creator meant for it to be art, it can be perceived as such. Following that idea, anything can be art, and anything can be NOT art.
Of course art isn’t limited to just objects, they can be ideas, people, anything that is intended. It can be a choice, such as taking the time to enjoy a view, or a way of enjoying something that hasn’t been done before. Art doesn’t have to be new, it doesn’t have to be old. Art resides in everything.
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