Rayan Itani
February 18, 2016
Professor Javier Gomez- Levin
PHIL2101, R12
Why can some video games be considered art?
In this paper, I will be discussing that video games can be considered art. I believe that Grant Travinor view of considering video games as art is correct. The truth is that video games can be considered a type of art. I support this conclusion with two principle reasons: video games are an extension of what art is. And everyone's perspective of art in a video game differs. My belief is that video games can be a part of the definition of art. A video game can be described as a game that is played electronically. It contains attracting graphics, and an interesting story. Gameplay allows the video game to be unique and innovative for the player. The graphics that are used in the game let the gamer explore different types of art. People of all ages enjoy playing video games. As a gamer, I enjoy seeing how real the game is. I believe that it is very difficult for one to define art, or what makes something art. Everyone has a different …show more content…
How people see it, and identify it in their own perspectives. According to Travinor, a cluster proves that artwork has large sections of sets; at times, some of them may be missing (Page 3). The painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is an example that’s considered art. If anyone asked me if it was art, it would be strange for me to say that it wasn’t. Most people would believe that the media plays a big part of what the meaning of art is (Page 3). “Perhaps this is the point of such definitions: art may not have any one essential property, rather it may be comprised of a collection of properties that overlap in instances.” (Page 3) Travinor explains that art contains more than one definition; every person sees these kinds of theories
February 18, 2016
Professor Javier Gomez- Levin
PHIL2101, R12
Why can some video games be considered art?
In this paper, I will be discussing that video games can be considered art. I believe that Grant Travinor view of considering video games as art is correct. The truth is that video games can be considered a type of art. I support this conclusion with two principle reasons: video games are an extension of what art is. And everyone's perspective of art in a video game differs. My belief is that video games can be a part of the definition of art. A video game can be described as a game that is played electronically. It contains attracting graphics, and an interesting story. Gameplay allows the video game to be unique and innovative for the player. The graphics that are used in the game let the gamer explore different types of art. People of all ages enjoy playing video games. As a gamer, I enjoy seeing how real the game is. I believe that it is very difficult for one to define art, or what makes something art. Everyone has a different …show more content…
How people see it, and identify it in their own perspectives. According to Travinor, a cluster proves that artwork has large sections of sets; at times, some of them may be missing (Page 3). The painting of the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is an example that’s considered art. If anyone asked me if it was art, it would be strange for me to say that it wasn’t. Most people would believe that the media plays a big part of what the meaning of art is (Page 3). “Perhaps this is the point of such definitions: art may not have any one essential property, rather it may be comprised of a collection of properties that overlap in instances.” (Page 3) Travinor explains that art contains more than one definition; every person sees these kinds of theories