Should art make people think?

i believe people buy art for many different reasons. alot of people buy something that they just like to look at, where others buy because it reminds them of something, or they just collect. i think you should paint what you love most. that is why you love it right.

For me art is the only way to express my complicated thoughts and worldviews. So, of course, I need to make people think for that. But actually, the supposed to have no sense art, is it really no sense? or hidden feeling that wakes up a strange sense inside?

I think art gives a focus point for people to think, imagine and create. Quality art allows our thoughts to roam. We gain fresh perspectives which may have bearings on our lives.

Well I guess I have created art as long as I remember, I guess it just started with the love of creating and I just made something that I thought was aesthetically pleasing. However since attending art college that has changed. The tutors are always talking about the concept and why we are doing every single thing in the creative process to create this piece of art. We have to develop a concept and then creatively explore ways of conveying this through the formal elements. I guess art should deffinately make people think, people should be able to relate with your piece and not just be like "that is a pretty piece".

I have always felt called to art and wonder your question often. The most enjoyable type of art is the kind you mention as, "creating art in mind...with no particular outcome". When I try to create art that will make people think, I'm usually not happy with it. Art is really difficult though, because art with no intent that makes people think, is the real winner. Art comes from an unkown place, it is the artists job to fish the image/object/idea out and present it. If it is done right people will feel it, and the wheels in the mind will start to turn.

i think it should make you think alittle but you dont want to get to deep then people wont feel you.

I think it depends on the artist and collector. That's what great about all the different types of art, there's something that everyone will like. For me, I like to enjoy things that I like looking at. So, I create things I enjoy and take pleasure in. And, when I look at art and photography, I like the ones that are visually pleasing to me personally. So, for me art is about expressing joy and beauty.

I think we are in the same boat. I don't really call myself an artist though. I'm just a web/graphic designer who love to draw sometimes. Usually I just draw something out of my mine. I believe there are a meaning in my drawing but I'm not sure others will see what I see.

yes that's true in d case of modern art i think.it gives lots of messages

i think all art makes people think so as an artist you should take advantage of their attention and put thought into your work! Their reactions will be all the more meaningful because of it. Art should be a question or a statement.

Hi friend i know a lot about painting because my father is a painter. Painting puts a deep impression in ones mind. It creates thoughts.