
What is art? It is a question asked just about every day from people contemplating a vast assortment of mediums and types of entertainment. They ask the question to determine where the line is between art and entertainment, and if it even matters at all. Fortunately, everyone has an opinion. It makes the world interesting. Anyone has the right to judge a specific piece of music, performance event, or book for what they consider quality, but critics have opinions as well, and they are often valued for a variety of reasons. The best critics use objective concepts to fuel a subjective opinion. They do not argue against but simply state what is happening and why they believe the way they do.
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