Art is anything you can do well. Anything you can do with Quality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art is defined as any activity performed well with quality.
- In plain terms
- Art means doing something well and with quality.
- What can you take from it?
- Strive for excellence and quality in any pursuit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can any skill be considered art?
- What distinguishes art from mere competence?
Another view
The definition is overly broad and subjective.
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