Editing Theories of Art (section)

== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Applying</span> ==
'''Modeling 'The Art Test' (Checking an object against 'Cluster Theory' traits):'''
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def is_it_art_cluster(traits):
    """
    Art is a 'Cluster' of things. You don't need all of them.
    """
    points = 0
    if "Intentional" in traits: points += 1
    if "Aesthetic Experience" in traits: points += 1
    if "Creative/Imaginary" in traits: points += 1
    if "High Skill" in traits: points += 1
    if "Social/Museum Context" in traits: points += 1
    
    if points >= 3:
        return "RESULT: YES. It has enough 'Cluster Traits' to be called Art."
    else:
        return "RESULT: DEBATABLE. It might just be a 'Craft' or an 'Object'."

# Case: A child's drawing (Intentional, Creative, but Low Skill)
print(is_it_art_cluster(["Intentional", "Creative/Imaginary"]))
# Case: A Masterpiece (All traits)
print(is_it_art_cluster(["Intentional", "Aesthetic Experience", "Creative/Imaginary", "High Skill", "Social/Museum Context"]))
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; Art Landmarks
: '''The 'Fountain' (1917)''' → Duchamp's urinal: the "Big Bang" of modern art theory that "Proved" that "Anything" can be art if an artist says it is.
: '''Tolstoy’s 'What is Art?' (1897)''' → A fierce attack on "Elite Art," arguing that "Simple Folk Songs" are "Better Art" because they "Communicate" to everyone.
: '''Clive Bell’s 'Significant Form' ''' → The foundation of "Abstract Art" (Kandinsky/Mondrian), freeing art from the "Burden" of "Looking like things."
: '''The 'NFT' Boom''' → The modern "Institutional" battle: is a "Digital File" art? (If the 'Internet Community' says 'Yes' and pays millions, does that 'Make' it art?).
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