It is no doubt almost impossibly hard to define art, as it is a subject almost constantly evolving. But, to me, art is the use of imagery, movement, sound etc., taken from real life or the imagination, to inspire an emotional reaction in viewers. Thus, art cannot exist without its viewers.
Dali's "Invisible man" complies with this definition, as it is an image that draws from both life and the artist's imagination. As I view it, I am overcome with emotion. It is perplexing, beautiful, and perhaps even disturbing.
Though art is ever changing, one thing must always be present: perspective. I do not think art can exist without individual perspective, both that of the artist and of the viewer. This explains DuChamp's "Fountain" piece. Because of individual perspective, DuChamp and his viewers are able to see something beautiful and extraordinary in this piece, while those urinals or "fountains" seen daily go unnoticed.
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