Language of Images, of Art, of human expression.

[Jac@stafford.net]

monetary value is just one form of value. Deciding something is good or bad art can be done without even entertaining what its dollar value might be.

True especially among similarly minded persons, likely a group I consider Artists Unconcerned of Convention - my peers, and perhaps yours as well.

[John Kasaian]

In early civilization there was no "art" as we know it today.
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You were there, Jac?

[Kirk Gittings]

As I don't seriously collect or invest in art (mainly trade with friends), the price of art to me is little more than a curiosity. A recent exception was the William Clift exhibit at the NM Museum of Art where there were a number of prints I would love to "live" with but at 9K+ they were completely out of my price range. So I had to settle for the book which is also exquisite. A book (even a well done book) is a poor substitute for an original print but I guess helps one relive the experience of an original.

[Tin Can]

Very good thread to read again.