Alright I can agree that seeing a painting like that would be mind blowing. I stood in front of the Taj Mahal... we were even tortured by having to wait for about 20 minutes before being able to walk the long path up to the Taj. So I was standing there, looking at it at a distance and seeing it all was just very beautiful. So why isn't that art? Architecture is considered a fine art. I'm not saying my house is art... but the Taj Mahal served a purpose. Just standing in front of it thinking a man had this made for his wife... it's just spectacular. I'd much rather go back to see the Taj Mahal than go to an art museum. Although, if I could choose both I would.