Entry 1: What is not Art

Art should have an expression of feelings, therefore anything that has no meaning or purpose cannot be art. Something that doesn't cause some sort of emotional response is not considered art. This can be tricky because a work of art may not excite any feelings for one individual, but may have a drastic impact on someone else. In conclusion something is not considered art when it does not purposefully create some sort of deep thought. In this way of thinking the "definition" of art can vary based on individuals with different experiences and emotional triggers. A fictional example of this can be taken from Netflix's Daredevil. The antagonist, Wilson Fisk, buys a questionable work of art that is basically just a white canvas. To some people(like myself) this does not trigger any emotions, so I would say this is not art. Wilson Fisk, on the other hand, would say it is art, because it makes him feel alone and is reminiscent of a tragic childhood event. Anything that doesn't strike up meaning, emotions, or feelings for certain people is not art.