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What is Art For Art's Sake?

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Art for art's sake is the idea that art needs no justification, value or explanation. The idea can also be extended to the motivation of the artist suggesting that an artist may be motivated by art and art alone.
Overview: Art For Art's Sake
Type
Motivation
Definition
The idea that art requires no motivation, value, justification or explanation beyond itself.
Common Interpretations
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Critical analysis of art is meaningless and futile as art speaks for itself.
Art is its own motivation that doesn't tie back to needs, desires, drives or goals.
Origin
Victor Cousin, 19th century French philosopher, "l’art pour l’art"
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