All art is propaganda

“All art is propaganda”. How controversial. The notion tha has been a topic of debate among philosophers and artists for centuries. is said that art attempts to convince. It persuades others of an artist’s point of view using factual, fictional, or even biased information. "It functions in a way that it propagates a viewpoint. It is therefore propaganda. he definition of propaganda is the spreading of information, ideas, or opinions for the purpose of influencing or manipulating public opinion or behavior. Art, on the other hand, is a form of creative expression that can convey a variety of messages and emotions. "Now, let’s pause here and think. Do we not see and perceive the world through our own lens?

There is no one who sees this world as a big picture or a third person. We are all experiencing things here. We are the main characters, not the readers. We use our senses, think, deduce, and form opinions. So the world we see is based on who we are, the events that occur in our life, he little things around us that we see and understand, the people we meet, our families, backgrounds, they are all contributing to our perception. We do not live in an ideal world where all opinions would be the same, where everything would be black and white. Instead, we live in the real world where a gray area exists.

Art has the power to challenge and subvert dominant ideologies and narratives. Artists can use their work to critique social injustices, challenge stereotypes, and provoke critical thinking. In this sense, art can be a form of resistance against propaganda and oppressive systems of power. he idea that all art is propaganda overlooks the complexity and diversity of artistic expression. Art encompasses a broad range of styles, genres, and mediums, each with its unique purposes and effects. To reduce all art to propaganda is to oversimplify and ignore the richness and complexity of the artistic experience. Artists often create works that reflect their personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives, without necessarily intending to convince others of a particular viewpoint. Likewise, audiences may appreciate art for its beauty, emotional impact, or cultural significance, without necessarily adopting the artist's message.

This world is an illusion for everyone, no two people look at it the same way but at the same time, we learn from each other. The way my friends regard things would somehow affect me too. It is so fascinating, two entirely different people agreeing on one single point. The concept of intimacy. "Intimacy is contained in the exchange of a glance, a nod of the head, a smile, a shrug of shoulder. A closeness that lasts for a miniature or for a duration of a song that is being listened to together. An agreement about life." So how can art be propaganda? If art propagates, then existence is propaganda too. If art is perception, then so is our understanding of this world. We sometimes relate to some painting so much, that is intimacy, an agreement between an artist and an art admirer. "Total strangers, who will never say a single word to each other, sharing intimacy." All in all, we humans persuade. It is a basic rule of existence. Finding like-minded people, friends, life partners, our social circle, are all the people we have influenced in some way. So what if art does that too? A necessary living ethic cannot be propaganda. It is not propaganda. We are not propaganda. Art can serve multiple purposes beyond persuasion, including self-expression, cultural preservation, and resistance against dominant narratives. The diversity and complexity of artistic expression defy reduction to a simplistic notion of propaganda. is expression, it is communication, it is feeling. Art is life and living.