by Darkhorse » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:58 pm
art [ahrt]
noun
the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance.
legitimate [li-jit-uh-mit]
adjective
in accordance with established rules, principles, or standards
We have been talking about legitimacy in degrees (e.g more legit art). Art is something aesthetically beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. If a work is shitty (i.e. ugly, unappealing, or of ordinary significance) then it is less in accordance with the established rules, principles, or standards of art than other works. Shitty art is, by definition, less legitimate than good art.