[BenLurkin]

Can’t figure out how doing something which is noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance can be elevated to an art. Or why it would be.

But most of all — have no idea what it means in this context.

[needmorePaine]

Well, I would say perfecting a certain form, whether it's the presentation of food or a dance movement or a sculpture is meaning enough, when considering the skill and dedication needed to do something.

Or not. I don't know.
Didn't Oscar Wilde say something like all art is quite useless?