The Meaning of Art

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This paper, which is a personal essay, defines art as a reflection of life conveying experiences in many forms. The author believes that the artist and the audience are essential partners in art because, while it provides the artist a means of expression, it also allows an audience a chance to escape. The paper relates that the artistry of poetry can be seen in what it says and with its form; for example, John Keats wrote lovely poetry that not only said something but also followed a structure, which makes it even more beautiful.

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"Some of the representations of art can be seen in literature. For example, no one can mention art, literature, and life without mentioning Shakespeare. Shakespeare's art reflects life in the realistic characters he created. For example, in the character of Hamlet, we see almost every man. Hamlet is a complicated creature who suffers from many struggles. However, the one that truly gets the best of him in the struggle that he experiences internally. Hamlet struggles with himself in a way that almost every human does and many critics consider Hamlet brilliant because he does not resolve any of his problems by the end of the play. This is life. We encounter struggles and problems and many times we do not live to discover a resolution and sometimes we destroy ourselves while seeking a resolution. Hamlet is a work of art because he is so human."

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