The Definition of Art

 During Spring Break, my teenage daughter and three of her friends gathered at our house for another creative endeavour.  Earlier in the week, four of them had participated in Cookie Wars where each of the four  created their own cookies to be judged by a panel of impartial judges (hungry siblings) to determine which cookie baker was the best.  Well, my kitchen survived the baking frenzy and the group was back to collaborate on creating a piece of art this time.

I just happened to have a large canvas and some paint in my craft stash.  The kids grabbed brushes and went to work.  The canvas was quite large so they painted it outside while listening to music.  They were so focused on the painting that they didn't talk much.  (Usually the chatter is non stop!)

 The children were excited about their mini mural and were thrilled when I hung it on a wall in our living room.

As I stood back and admired the bright colors and abstract patterns of the canvas, I thought about the definition of art.  What truly is considered a piece of art?  Does someone in the know have to deem it as such?    I've seen art that has moved me to tears as well as pieces that I have wanted to throw in the garbage.  I've found that the definition of art is different for each person.   My feeling is that it has to be something that you have a reaction to, something that moves you.  (Whether positively or negatively.)   So I have an oversized painted canvas (by a group of first-time painters) hanging in my living room.  Each time I look at the painting, a new pattern emerges.   And to me, it's Art

 Another fave of mine is nature's Art.  My family knows I love flowers of all kinds so I received a number of different bouquets this Mother's Day.

I also received a sweet rose corsage.  (A large white rose and three small yellow rosettes.)

So what about you?  What is your definition of Art?

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