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Making art is a uniquely human act, and one that provides a wellspring of health benefits (theconversation.com)

submitted 5 months ago by jeffw to c/art

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[–] scrion -1 points 5 months ago

Generally: Necessity and sufficiency

Not every painted picture becomes art. But before we dive into the discussion, let's talk semantics: if you're talking about art in the context of the expression or manifestation of an artistic skill or handicraft, then sure, the intricate products created by animals as part of their mating rituals are artworks.

However, so is every crayon painting created by a toddler in kindergarten. If that's what you'd like to talk about, I'm with you.