Originally Posted by mordwyr

Assuming you mean "overt" and not "advert"...

There is no one definition for art. That's part of what makes it so glorious, or perhaps it is its glory that defies definition. But we can all agree that some art is better than others, though it is often a matter of taste. I guess if people enjoy propaganda, then even that an be artistic for them. Have you seen the North Koreans weep in raptures when they look on a painting of Dear Leader or hear his theme song?