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Originally Posted by RonMartin
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".
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They're the ones with too much time on their hands cus' they aren't busy creating the art?!?!?
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On many occasions I have asked the dreaded question 'If bonsai is art then define bonsai art"
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I like what was said earlier- bonsai with "soul"...
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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"
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It represents a lack of understanding of artitic fundamentals and/or a true innate feeling for nature and a lack of vocabulary...
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How come one hardly ever sees a major artist in one of these discussions ?.
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I think they've seen that the this horse was dead a long time ago. Although I think a few give it a tickle every so often just to make sure...
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Is there a difference between creating art and just talking about creating art ?.
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Aren't the C students from the art colleges teh ones that become the vindictive little critiques?
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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.
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Apparently he logs into Bonsai Talk where it doesn't matter ! ;^)
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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
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Sounds like a question for Andy...
Actually it sounds like you're kicking the horse with the "Art vs. Craft" brand...
BTW- did you get my email about my house?