So, what is Art anyway? What's the place of Photography there?

[Elysian]

Beautiful post Elysian. You have an artistic way with words

Thanks Trevor.

you've described my opinion on the subject very well.

Good, because that saves you a headache (the one I always get with a discussion about the definition of art)

Except, of course, to simply list everyone's individual opinion. I suppose that has some value, but it doesn't exactly get us moving in any particular direction, now does it?

I agree Steve. It's always good that a lot of people share their opinion, so that we have a broader view on things.
The more souls who join in, the more interesting these discussions are. I'm willing to join these discussions and to add my humble view on things. But as for this thread, there's nothing more I want to add. My opinion is clear and I just hope that we move to more substantial discussions, because discussing things is ok, but it must lead to something in my opinion and I'm happy that you see it this way too.