feanneWed, Jan 9, 2008 In that case, where you define "practical" in absolute terms, pertaining to a certain sense of "survival", then yes, art is "not a practical activity to survive".
In my opinion, human beings as a species rely on intellect/reason/science/technology, faith/philosophy, art/creativity, and community for survival. Whereas all the other animals may rely on sharp talons or camouflage techniques, we humans have always relied on the above mentioned things in order to survive in this world. Those things are why we're successful in the "game of life".
In that case, where you define "practical" in absolute terms, pertaining to a certain sense of "survival", then yes, art is "not a practical activity to survive".
In my opinion, human beings as a species rely on intellect/reason/science/technology, faith/philosophy, art/creativity, and community for survival. Whereas all the other animals may rely on sharp talons or camouflage techniques, we humans have always relied on the above mentioned things in order to survive in this world. Those things are why we're successful in the "game of life".
Oscar Wilde— "All art is quite useless."
:)