Best Definition of Abstract Art

In the sitcom Coach, Coach's girlfriend, Christine (played by Shelley Fabares) wants him to attend an art show with her. When he refuses, she takes his assistant coach Luther (played by the marvelous Jerry Van Dyke) instead.

Wandering around the gallery, Luther says, "So basically what you're saying is that everything here has been done on purpose."

It's a great definition of abstract art! I'm not opposed to abstract art though I prefer some abstract art--and some schools within the movement--to others.

It does help, when trying to understand it, to remember, "Everything here has been done on purpose."

I've always liked Kandinsky--nothing by accident.


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