Art and design are words which are often used interchangeably. Can you call a piece of graphic design a work of art? Can you say that a piece of art was made with a particular design in mind? So are they similar and can we consider them to be synonyms? No, they are worlds apart and their differences can be seen from a variety of angles.

The difference between art and design stems from the basic angle of purpose. The creator of a piece of art and the man who designs something, have totally different purposes in mind although they may look similar.

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