Apologies. It doesn't sound right indeed. What I meant is that it takes a certain mindset to appreciate art.
Not sure what you mean by "ordinary" language though. If you want to express hunger in a way that is not indifferent, how would you say it?
Emin's famous "unmade bed" is actually very ordinary. But when you see it in the exhibition (not a photo), it says something interesting (to me) about privacy and modern life, that even a long essay cannot express.
In contrast, a "retina" ipad icon may look extraordinary, but it doesn't tell me anything interesting.
To me, that's the difference between art and design. Just a thought.
Not sure what you mean by "ordinary" language though. If you want to express hunger in a way that is not indifferent, how would you say it?
Emin's famous "unmade bed" is actually very ordinary. But when you see it in the exhibition (not a photo), it says something interesting (to me) about privacy and modern life, that even a long essay cannot express.
In contrast, a "retina" ipad icon may look extraordinary, but it doesn't tell me anything interesting.
To me, that's the difference between art and design. Just a thought.