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Visual impact grabs attention instantly—shock, scale, color, novelty—but it is only one tool among many. True artistic value emerges from deeper layers: concept, emotional resonance, technical mastery, cultural context, originality, and lasting meaning.A work can be visually overwhelming yet intellectually shallow (many viral digital artworks or shock advertisements). Conversely, quiet, subtle pieces (Vermeer’s light, Agnes Martin’s grids) often carry profound artistic weight with minimal visual drama.Impact without substance fades quickly. Substance without strong form may be ignored. The highest art usually balances both—but they are not the same.https://www.theartstory.org/definition/contemporary-art/
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1086/668058
https://www.frieze.com/article/aesthetics-versus-visual-impact
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