Art is the Lie

Art is the lie that helps you see the truth. - Picasso

I was mulling over the words "art" and "artificial" and "artifact" this morning while looking out my window at the 20 x 20 ft Christmas card I hung last week. Digging around online I found this:

American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source

ar·ti·fi·cial   (är'tə-fĭsh'əl)  Pronunciation Key     

adj. 

1. 1. Made by humans; produced rather than natural.
   2. Brought about or caused by sociopolitical or other human-generated forces or influences: set up artificial barriers against women and minorities; an artificial economic boom.
2. Made in imitation of something natural; simulated: artificial teeth.
3. Not genuine or natural: an artificial smile.

Question for the day: Are you artificial?

Comments

[Trogdor]

Art: The lies artists use to tell the truth.