My first question regarding Telfer's essay on food as art was whether or not a piece would be considered art if it was made entirely out of food, or meant to be edible. For example, if someone makes paintings using chocolate as paint. From our discussions in class, I have concluded that yes, this would be art because the piece was predominantly intended as art by the creator. The fact that it is also edible is just an added bonus. I would, however, consider it a minor art as opposed to a major art because I don't think all types of edible art could evoke such emotionally aesthetic reactions such as fear, as major art forms could. For example, the picture shown below is a chocolate painting done by artist Sid Chidiac. The painting is edible, but the predominant intention of the artist was for this piece to be viewed aesthetically, not eaten. Therefore, I would consider Sid Chidiac's chocolate paintings as a minor art form.
Portrait of Barack Obama painted entirely with chocolate
by Sid Chidiac
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