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Manji	Feb 6 2009, 06:12 AM
delicious... Posts: 2,329 Group: Global Moderators Member #9,417 Joined: August 28, 2007 Gender Female	How do you feel about cosplay being considered a form of art? Do you think making and wearing a costume justifies a work of art, or is it just subjective (in the eyes of the beholder?) What about those who do not make their own costumes... does the act of wearing one to a convention deserve the same "art" status as someone who has made their own, even if it's not as good? Well, I personally think that all costuming can be considered a form of art. I mean, people go to ART SCHOOLS to become fashion designers. So yes, I consider creating a costume for cosplay as a work of art. I even would go as far to say that wearing one in a masquerade or skit could be considered a "preforming art" of sorts. Even if a cosplay isn't the best out there, I think a mediocre cosplay is still making a statement about the wearer/creator. Whether it be that "I'm lazy" or "I don't have enough money" or "this is my first costume" or "I just really like such-and-such character" there is still a message presented in the presentation, otherwise the cosplayer probably wouldn't bother creating one in the first place. So, what are other peoples thought's? I'd be interested in hearing some opposing opinions.
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