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What does it mean?
Artists create items that are not necessities but are presented as good ideas.
In plain terms
Artists make things we do not need.
What can you take from it?
Value creativity even when it does not solve a need.

Where it applies

  • defining art
  • debating consumer goods

Putting it to work

  • support unnecessary creativity
  • question needs vs wants

Questions to consider

  • What distinguishes art from utility?
  • Do we need all art?

Another view

Some art does solve practical problems.

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