"I'm an aesthetic empiricist. If you like something, it doesn't matter who made it. There really is no objective standard other than your own taste. You develop your own tastes, you find things that do or do not fit your tastes, and therefore are or are not 'good.' Whether they have been labeled as produced by the right person is another matter." -Arthur Philips
I saw this quote and it really struck true for me. By definition aesthetic means beauty, pleasing appearance, or an appreciation of beauty; all of these responses are completely subjective. The response to a particular piece of art work, whether a painting, drawing, photograph, etc... is totally dependent on an individuals personality and preference. Yes, there are general guidelines to "successful" artwork, that's why there are countless art classes to teach them, but ultimately it comes down to everyone's individual taste preference.
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