The question of whether or not aesthetics are truly subjective is debatable. In my opinion, all art is subjective. Opinions of art examples vary greatly from person to person, as does the idea of what constitutes art. Many consider art to be something requiring a great talent, while others believe it can be anything that is found to be aesthetically pleasing to the senses. Modern art is often a topic of debate having to do with the idea of the subjectivity of art. While some find modern art to be deep, meaningful, creative, and awe-inspiring, others view modern art pieces and do not consider it to be art because of its seeming simplicity or lack of difficulty required in constructing the piece (apart from the concept behind it). I am sure several of us have encountered at least one individual who have viewed a modern art piece and responded with comments such as “That is not art” or “Even I could do that”. Even artworks not quite as controversial as modern art are still subjective pieces. Two individuals viewing the same piece of artwork may have opinions that lie on exact opposite ends of the spectrum. One individual could look at the piece and describe it as beautiful while another could describe it as the most horrible thing he or she has ever seen. Is there something in this world that everyone considers to be aesthetically pleasing or is there always at least one person who is the exception to the rule?
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