The most unique characteristic of art is that it will never be the same. People who create it express different emotions, feelings, values, and beliefs into their work, truly making it their own. People can interpret it in different ways, but only the artist knows the true meaning behind his or her art. Science, on the other hand, must meet a unanimous consensus with everyone before it becomes truth. To create a mutual understanding of the world around us we cannot have various interpretations of it (for example, when understanding the shape of the earth, there cannot be 3 varying answers [“It’s flat!” “No, it’s a sphere!” “I bet $5 that it’s an octagon!!!!!!!”]). Accepting that there can be interpretations of the scientific world would bring development and the evolution of technology and academics to better enhance our world to a standstill.
So, why is Art? It is because its one of the few ways in which we can defy logic. One can be correct and wrong, brilliant and an idiot, simple and complex. Insanity is welcome; miscalculations and wrong measurements can add depth. The only limit to one’s creation is the limit of their imagination. No one has to agree on a mutual understanding because there doesn’t have to be a set definition. Art comes from the heart, not from the head.
