The Difference Between Art And Design
19. Jan, 2011 
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Like many other common fallacies in the world of creativity, “art and design are one and the same thing” is the most widespread misconception people have. Taking this misconception forward, people think that artists and designers are the same kind of professionals. There are some points that bring up striking similarities between art and design i.e. they share the same roots, the work patterns are almost the same and also that both professions revolve around almost the same conceptualization. No matter how thin is line of differentiation between art and design, the difference stands there and once you will go through this article thoroughly, you will get to realize how wrong we have been about the basic concept of art and design.
Basically, although, art and design are not the same thing, however, the two are not as though two different worlds apart. The basic note of differentiation is that designers design, construct and built, however artists create, express and imagine. To make it more understandable, designers make brochures, flyers, post cards or business cards etc, however artists indulge in painting, sketching and making sculptures. The thing that goes with artists and designers both is that both individuals are equally skilled and talented, as skill and talent is something that is inevitable in both professions. For example, printed flyers can include clever art or unique designs, it’s up to you.
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