Response to Katherine Marchand's post, "The Art of Everyday Objects."

Q:Question: With my broad interpretation of everyday items in mind, is artistic beauty truly in the "eye of the beholder"?


When I read this post I immediately thought of this as a mix up of the words 'artist' and 'artisan.'  The definition of artisan is, "a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, household items, and tools."  I understand this as defining objects such as blankets, furniture and the greek pottery, that we now see in museums.  Yes the aesthetics are pleasing to the eye but it is only that way in order to make an everyday convenience a little more appreciated.  But the significant form is not as meaningful or in-depth as other artistic objects such as Pablo Picasso's painting "Guernica."
But I do understand that in the context of the question this is my eye, so to say, on the value of everyday objects.  And why I also understand that my interpretation of everyday objects makes me seem slightly pessimistic, I also think that these objects, when they are aesthetically pleasing to the person, can make simple daily tasks in the day slightly more enjoyable.