But Is It Art?

“Eames in Name and in Spirit” (by Susan Freudenheim, July 16) was a well-written and informative article about Charles and Ray Eames and their heirs. However, I beg to differ regarding your placing it under the heading “art.”

The story is about design and designers. Giving it the heading of “art” further confuses those who can’t tell the difference between design and art, and misleads the young who are trying to decide on or developing a career. Art is subjective, whimsical and answers to no one but the artist. A good designer should not be any of the above.

TED WU

Los Angeles