What are some controversial issues with graphic arts?
On a basic level, graphic arts faces many of the same problems that traditional arts faced throughout the ages. Art is quite often about trying new things and breaking free of normalcy, so graphic arts will face the same issues with what some would consider crossing the line of decency, sexuality, religion, and whatnot. Also in a similar vein is the debate of what is considered “art” in the first place. A few centuries ago the only respected forms of art were painting and sculpture, so other types of artisans such as architects, illustrators, poets, and writers were considered “lesser” artists in parts of society. These days it’s the same issue. Writers, painters, architects, and sculptors are considered artists these days, but comic book artists, graphic designers, graphic artists, grafitti artists, and musicians of certain types are often considered the “lesser” artists of our times if they are considered artists at all. Just another example of how the history of art repeats itself.
