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Julian Candy · Post by **Julian Candy** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:28 pm

Isn't art just a "Shit on your crap" scenario? No matter what, it's always negatively compared to previous artists.

nick47 · Post by **nick47** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:38 pm

What the hell happened in this thread?

Mexicola · Post by **Mexicola** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:25 pm

nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?

pointlessdude · Post by **pointlessdude** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:25 pm

The way I understand it, music and literature are connected and complementary. However, it is basic to understand that almost every aspect of our so-called reality was born with language. You know, art has much to do with suggestion. Word is the most primary mean of transmission that remains in our society, and so its suggestive power has become much higher than any other known form. Literature englobes both visuals and musicality of unlimited quantity and infinite resources, and so the complexity, that's why it can be extensible to almost every aspect of life. Music, on the other side, is more restrictive in terms of resources.

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 11:44 pm

Language is what sets humans apart and 'above' to be a higher level of consciousness. In written form it can transcend temporal and spatial boundaries. The manipulation of language in ways that provoke insight and meaning is a phenomenal occurrence.

I don't think the problem is with literature, the problem is with spending time dwelling on pretentious thought patterns such as what is or isn't 'art'.

The ability to be transported to an alternate reality in literature is a blessing of the human condition. To mentally inhabit another place, to discover insights about yourself, to have a real sense of loss tied to the death of a fictional character or the ending of a story... I feel sorry for anyone who hasn't experienced that magic.

Pantheon · Post by **Pantheon** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:01 am

Wether something is art or not is purely subjective to each individual.
Personaly I can only think of art as something that can be seen as more than just the sum of its parts.
Perhaps I would define it as something that has transcended its intended purpose.

Is it realy possible to proclame that one entire medium is more worthy of being art than another, I doubt it.

There is loads of shit out there that I dont care for but snobs 'in the know' try to tell you that if you dont 'get it' as art then your scum. Fuck that shit! I'll decide what I think is art and whats not. (not directed at anyone here btw)

In the end, if you like something then well done, if you dont, find something else you do like and share it others. To define something as art seems like a waste of time.

Elephant Face · Post by **Elephant Face** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 12:02 am

Twoism, I am dissapoint.

polar sky · Post by **polar sky** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:00 am

nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?

Hell happened.

Integer · Post by **Integer** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:01 am

This all just a little too high brow for my little brain

...music in general and BoC's in particular, can take me on a journey that makes the greatest story ever told, in written form, seem mundane.

Waterbagel · Post by **Waterbagel** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:22 am

the way i see it, music and literature share similar qualities: both can be suspenseful, help you to truly understand your own feelings, make you feel happy/sad/etc..

but only literature can challenge the way you think, politically, socially, and mentally.

noby · Post by **noby** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:28 am

polar sky wrote:
nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?
Hell happened.

I happened.

but only literature can challenge the way you think, politically, socially, and mentally.

I think all forms of art are just as capable at that. Music/sound maybe not as well but visual arts are very good at those.

Magrathea · Post by **Magrathea** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 3:06 am

nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?

"somebody set up us the bomb"

amongst other things...

Elephant Face · Post by **Elephant Face** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:14 am

Magrathea wrote:
nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?
"somebody set up us the bomb"

amongst other things...

Guess we just have to make our time.

OverTheHorizonRadar · Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:29 am

Elephant Face wrote:
Magrathea wrote:
nick47 wrote:What the hell happened in this thread?
"somebody set up us the bomb"

amongst other things...
Guess we just have to make our time.

It might help if we also engage in other activities, perhaps we should take off a few zigs, maybe all of them?

ArbitersGround · Post by **ArbitersGround** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:03 pm

Okay, this thread is now about which BoC member as the best beard.

Discuss.

My vote goes to Marcus.

pointlessdude · Post by **pointlessdude** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:07 pm

I belong to Marcus.

Fireal420 · Post by **Fireal420** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:28 pm

ArbitersGround wrote:Okay, this thread is now about which BoC member as the best beard.

Discuss.

My vote goes to Marcus.

never saw that picture b4. really cool.

Mexicola · Post by **Mexicola** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:07 pm

Fireal420 wrote:
ArbitersGround wrote:Okay, this thread is now about which BoC member as the best beard.

Discuss.

My vote goes to Marcus.

never saw that picture b4. really cool.

Yeah, where did you find this one?? Don't recall seeing this on BOCPages?? Looks pretty old.

theoktitus · Post by **theoktitus** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 4:48 pm

Marcus wins for me in this pic, which I'm also curious about... Where was this found?

bleak. · Post by **bleak.** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:00 pm

i've also not seen this image. hooray for something new.