Reflection #12

Something that I see as an art form is the art of an argument. Not the stupid, screaming match of i-hate-you, but the impassioned and intellectual stimulation you can get from having an intelligent argument that gets quite a bit heated. I think all emotions are art, which other people have made art about; obviously--love, anger, etc. But I think what "non-artist" people choose to do with their emotions is inspiring. They argue, they fight, they hug, and make up. Have you ever seen an argument between two 'stodgy old' college professors get into an argument? It's intense. At first when the argument is just considered a discussion, then they start to fight more and eventually their hats or wigs start to fall off and their body quivers in indignation and their fingers are wagging so hard it's crazy. It's so great to watch, even if it's not true it's just a portrayal it still is magical. It's not something that is easily described, the look on the people's faces as they feel their emotions. Of course there are little things that are indicative of their mood such as widening or narrowing of the eyes, a flaring of the nose, compressed lips, etc. But more than that there's an energy about the that just suggests they love what they're doing and can't wait until the next time they do it, even if they are proved wrong by the person they're arguing with. I believe it's art because it's something you can actually capture, literally as an artist you can capture what someone else does with their energy and then as an artist you can take what you have and spin it in a completely different direction, so just because you say take a picture of the argument, I think the argument itself and the people involved are the art, not necessarily the picture.