Art For Art's Sake Analysis

The concept of “Art for Art’s Sake” helped transform and modernize art in the nineteenth and twentieth century. It helped to transform art to be the way that it is today. “Art for Art’s Sake” is the idea of making art only for the purpose of art and nothing else. During the late nineteenth century the concept of “Art for Art’s Sake” remained important in contemporary discussions about censorship and the significance and nature of art. During the early twentieth century art started to increasingly become a part of public life, in the form of advertising, print, and film media, which was easily accessible for most people at that time. During that time and with this concept, it helped many things to develop; such as computer animation, graphic …show more content…
During that time art started to possess its own intrinsic value and artists did not have to be pressured. It was finally understood that art should not have to be made to satisfy any edifying, utilitarian, or moral function. Starting in the late nineteenth century another big change happened; as in the visual arts, music also became less ‘representational’ and evocative and more abstract and expressive. By this time, musicians and artists were able to express their art in the way that they feel is right. The biggest change was that for the first time, this concept actually had supporters that wanted to see “Art for Art’s Sake”. If it wasn’t for the concept of “Art for Art’s sake” then art would not be the same today. Artists would not be able to express themselves freely or be able to use their creativity the way that they want. With this concept many of the technology that is used today was developed. It took a long time for this concept to be accepted by society, but with time it gave freedom to artists and they are not pressured to follow any expectations from people. The concept of “Art for Art’s Sake” might not be discussed by many people, but without it art would’ve never been the way that it is