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This investigation delves into the intriguing relationship between money and art, examining the characteristics of both and how they intersect in various forms, from valuable art to art made of money. Through an exploration of money-related art and the functions of art, this project aims to uncover the blurred boundaries between the two realms and the implications for their value and expression.
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Final Project An Investigation of the Spectrum of Money and Art
What is money? • Money is a medium of exchange. • “Classically it is said that money acts as a unit of account, a store of value, and a medium of exchange. • Most authors find that the first two are nonessential properties that follow from the third.”
What is art? • In the report, art is narrowly defined as visual arts. • “Visual arts are art forms which make works which are mainly visual in nature, for instance, ceramics, painting, sculpture, design and frequently modern visual arts and architecture.” • “the main purpose of art is the expression of boundless ideas and concepts.”
Spectrum of money and art Money-related art Invaluable art Regular money Counterfeit money Ancient money Pure money Pure art Special edition money Art made of money Art imitating money Valuable art
Regular money • has all the features of money • not pure money because the design of the money makes it contain some characteristics of art HSBC 100 HKD note (?)
Art made of money • we can still use it for daily transaction as long as the money is complete without any missing part but we may need to return it to the original status • people may appreciate the way that the maker modify the money LimCorp.net Magician shape fold (2008)
Money-related art • It is more likely to be art • Money is just a theme or an element in the artwork mrmo2 Jacques-Louis David's "Death of Marat" with a Kazakhstani bill (?)
Valuable art • It is similar to any other normal artwork • But it can be sold for more than a million dollar • So it is not pure art because it can be a store of value as a function of money Jeff Koons Hanging Heart (2007)