ART IDIOMS (ART FOR ART'S SAKE)

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Today we continue our look at expressions with the word ART in them.

Today's expression is: Art for art's sake

Definition: A slogan translated from the French l’art pour l’art. It means that art needs no justification... that it doesn't need to serve any political, didactic, or other objective. Art is created for the sole purpose of being an artistic expression.

Example 1: Don't interpret this piece of art as some sort of political statement—it's just art for art's sake.

Example 2: Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde argued for the doctrine of art for art's sake. A slogan meaning that the beauty of the fine arts is reason enough for pursuing them.  

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Tomorrow we'll be back with another art expression. Until then, I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

All the best!