Question

Why can't the question, "What is art?" ever really be answered?
A. Art is subjective, so there is no one definition. It's up to each person to decide for him or herself what art is.
B. It can be answered, but it doesn't matter because art doesn't need a definition.
C. If this question were ever answered, art critics would no longer have jobs.
D. The answer was explained in Plato's Symposium, which was destroyed during the fall of Rome.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option A. Art is subjective, so there is no one definition. It’s up to each person to decide for him or herself what art is.

Explanation:

This is true because every individual has their own personal opinions. What I see in an abstract painting may evoke some happy feelings within me, but what you may see could cause turmoil. Art is very subjective in nature and thus can’t ever be truly defined.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is A