Is it art? Is it design?
i just finished a book on art theory and criticism. it got me thinking: "is graphic design fine art." most reputable institutions of higher learning offer graphic design degrees as a ba or bfa. some smaller universities offer it as a bs. i have been to and participated in gallery exhibitions of design work. yet it can be hard to view things like simple logo design as a piece of fine art. on the other hand, if something is a piece of fine art displayed on a gallery wall, is it really a functional design? any thoughts? any insights?
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