Thought-provoking remarks, BranShea.

I agree with you that some forms of art do seem to destroy something else in the process. But perhaps something of little value was "destroyed" in order to produce a lovlier, more valuable and longer lasting piece of art?

I would guess that two trees were cut down in order manufacture a couple cellos and a few violins. But think of the beauty and pleasure that results from the instruments! In their new form they could last for hundreds of years - how long would the two trees last?