Quote - > Quote - "Art" is that which is predefined and supported officially by your government.  If its not on the approved list its not art. :)

That sounds like a rather cynical and narrow definition, and I seriously doubt that it'd stand any close scrutiny.
dph

Thats my point. Individuals, organizations, religions, and even governments, throughout history have tried to define, set rules for, "what is art".  About all that can be said for their efforts is they failed.

I like the quote from that judge defining what is porn, "cant define it but I know it when I see it". The definition is uniquely individual and should remain so IMO.