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Now here is a thought. Just a thought and not pointed at anyone in particular.
Why do those that create the least art, espouse to only be a student, a beginner if you will, write the most concerning "bonsai is art".
On many occasions I have asked the dreaded question 'If bonsai is art then define bonsai art"
I get a lot of "I know it when I see it" responses. Even more comparisons between bonsai and sculpture and painting.
It is the same when I ask "How does one create art in bonsai"
How come one hardly ever sees a major artist in one of these discussions ?.
Is there a difference between creating art and just talking about creating art ?.
How does a student , or one that says he is, define what bonsai art is. Can he define art if he hasn't yet master it. Or at least excelled in it.
Does he have the qualifications to define ?
Do we follow the students path or the artist path. ?
Both are different after all
Decent question I hope

10-Jun-2005	#26
RonMartin(deceased) Bonsai nare-do-well Join Date: Jan-2003 Location: Summerville SC Country: USA USDA Zone: 8A AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 4,653	Now here is a thought. Just a thought and not pointed at anyone in particular. Why do those that create the least art, espouse to only be a student, a beginner if you will, write the most concerning "bonsai is art". On many occasions I have asked the dreaded question 'If bonsai is art then define bonsai art" I get a lot of "I know it when I see it" responses. Even more comparisons between bonsai and sculpture and painting. It is the same when I ask "How does one create art in bonsai" How come one hardly ever sees a major artist in one of these discussions ?. Is there a difference between creating art and just talking about creating art ?. How does a student , or one that says he is, define what bonsai art is. Can he define art if he hasn't yet master it. Or at least excelled in it. Does he have the qualifications to define ? Do we follow the students path or the artist path. ? Both are different after all Decent question I hope