Food as Art

Food as art has spurred heated debates. Some argue that food is a minor art at best for three reasons:

• Foods are short-lived in comparison to, for instance, long-lasting art carved out of marble.
• Food is intrinsically linked to a practical purpose - nourishment.
• Food depends on its material constitution that is different from music, painting, or sculpture.

At best, cooks can be very good artisans and can be paired with fancy hairdressers or skilled gardeners.