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[Pondering]

Classical art is often defined by knowledge and skill where as contemporary art is often defined by the emotional connection to the piece and not so much by technique.

So technically some forms of modern art wouldn't be art at all, or is it that classical art is simply a form of setting value than for enjoyment?

[Count Lucanor]

Classical art is often defined by knowledge and skill where as contemporary art is often defined by the emotional connection to the piece and not so much by technique.

So technically some forms of modern art wouldn't be art at all, or is it that classical art is simply a form of setting value than for enjoyment?

In terms of periodization, I wonder what fits into your categories of classical and contemporary art. As far as I know, there are works that comply with both criteria that you use, and some others that none.