That seems like a good start. We've got emotion, stakes and a character. The author? Adam Moss. His new book explores how creative people make things. MOSS: The book is called "The Work Of Art ...

there is no agreement regarding the definition of art, let alone what makes it great. At least four art theories have been espoused, with one of them—“formalism”—emphasizing the role of ...

I recently stumbled across a post claiming to state the “objective” differences between good art and bad art. As an ardent lover of art in all its forms – and who isn’t – I was very interested in ...

Ahead of the "Art in Public" panel at The WBUR Festival, WBUR Senior Arts & Culture Reporter Amelia Mason things about the ...

By focusing in on the science of “neuroaesthetics”—how our brains respond to aesthetic and artistic experiences—the authors make the case that art is good for our physical and mental health, and that ...

In my judgments of particular art shows I convey my understanding of art, or of good art, which I can only hope is of some use to others interested in developing their own taste. The goal of the ...

Luckily for us, journalist Bianca Bosker is willing to ask the age-old question — What is art? — and go to great lengths, fish-out-of-water style, to find the answer. The result is her latest ...