The definition of art.

[mark sottilaro <msottila@mailbox.syr.edu>]

Hey,

OK, here's the modern excepted definition of fine art:

Art is human expression which has no use other than to define itself. 
Cooking, is not considered a fine art, as it's main function is to transfer
nutrients from food, to humans.  Cooking, is a craft.  The different from 
art
and craft is in the purpose.  Are there aesthetics used in cooking?  Of
course, but the use of aesthetics principals doesn't necessarily produce 
fine
art.  Of course you pick a pleasant color when you paint your house, but 
the
main reason you paint it (or aluminum side it) is to protect the wood from 
the
elements.  Painting a house is not art, but craft.  Painting a mural on a
house is art because there is no reason to do this, other than to express 
an
idea or feeling.  Fine art has no other purpose other than to be itself.

Oh boy, I bet that I've opened up a can of worms!

Mark.