关于艺术本质的讨论

Discussion on the Essence of Art

摘要: 艺术的本质是学界特别关注和一直在探索的问题，然而至今人们对它的认识依然模糊不清。文章观察分析了有关文献中对于艺术本质的论述，发现了一些认知误区，并提出了新观点。研究发现，人们往往把艺术品、艺术行为和艺术混为一谈，作为专业术语的“艺术”应该是一种专业技术的概念，而不应看作是艺术品和艺术行为的概念；艺术应该是以创造审美价值为主要目的的技术方法或知识体系；艺术品则是一种用于欣赏的产品；艺术行为是创造艺术品的活动。

Abstract: The essence of art is a topic that has garnered significant attention and ongoing exploration in academic circles, yet its understanding remains elusive. This paper examines and analyzes discussions on the nature of art from relevant literature, identifies several cognitive misconceptions, and proposes new perspectives. The research reveals that people often conflate artworks, artistic practices, and art itself. The term “art”, as a professional designation, should be understood as a technical discipline rather than a concept encompassing artworks or artistic practices. Art should be defined as a technical method or knowledge system primarily aimed at creating aesthetic value, while artworks are products designed for appreciation, and artistic practices are the activities involved in creating artworks.