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The idea of Super Mario Cloud is based on a Nintendo game "Super Mario". Cory Arcangel, the creator of Super Mario Cloud, hacked "Super Mario" and modified "Super Mario". Cory Arcangel deleted everything but left the clouds scrolling slowly in the blue sky.
Before discussing whether Super Mario Cloud is art, we should define art first. According to Adam, art has content. Also, art is not formulaic. Art is aesthetically interesting as well.
In my opinion, Super Mario Clouds can be regarded as an art work. Although Super Mario Cloud looks simple, it is quite aesthetically interesting. The clouds keep moving slowly across the blue sky from right to left. Also, there are some aesthetic possibilities, like the modeling and shading on the clouds.
Beside aesthetic possibilities, "Super Mario Cloud" has content. Cory Arcangel said that although the cloud looks simple, it represents the progression of humans, communication and technology. Players are allowed to think the game's purpose, and therefore there is a interaction between the artist and players.
Also, Adam mentioned that art can be everything. Art is not formulaic. Even though Super Mario Cloud is a simple video game, but it still can be regarded as art.
Good structure of the article. For your first point, you may want to clarify what aesthetic possibilities for game as art are, is it necessary to be innovative or experimental? Or simply beautiful? If audience thinks the clouds do not seem appealing nor original, what else could be found?
ReplyDeleteFor the content argument, it will be great to develop your own idea.