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stavros on June 16, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Advice From An Old Programmer

I don't disagree with you, but painting, sculpting, playing an instrument, writing, etc, all crafts, by that definition.

a3_nm on June 16, 2011 [–]

For musical instruments, at least, there are clearly defined technical exercises with no artistic value. They are usually necessary, but not sufficient, to be able to perform artistically.

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