Art conferring theories occur because it is human nature to seek out answers to vague topics. This same nature is a theory behind most science and religions. As humans, we want to explain the unexplainable. The concept of art is unexplainable due to the wide variability in art forms, mediums, etc. Since there are no rules in creating art or general conditions an artwork must adhere to, artistic theory has become inevitable. Although our human nature of seeking truth in unknown topics has been beneficial, it has also become problematic in certain circumstances. Curiosity has lead to several scientific discoveries without which the world today would be radically different. People have sought to give meaning to the abnormal and unexplainable through religion providing individuals with a sounder mind granted that they have seemingly discovered a way to explain things. Religious theory is not very different from artistic theory in this sense. Although many individuals have found a religion (or lack of religion) which works for them in their particular lifestyles, there is a great amount of disagreement between different religious groups on their theories. This is similar to art because in seeking to give art meaning, several philosophers have developed their own personal theories which usually do not coincide with other philosophers (either previously or contemporaries). Because there is no set or correct idea as to what art is, it seems that almost anyone can develop an artistic theory and give artistic meaning to whatever art object they please so long as they are able to justify it with their theory. What kind of societal problems could potentially arise from not having a unified artistic theory?
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