Art Explained

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What is art?

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Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.

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What are the three classical branches of art?

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Painting, sculpture, and architecture.

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What broader definition of arts includes music, theater, film, and dance?

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The broader definition of the arts includes performing arts as well as literature and other media such as interactive media.

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How was art defined until the 17th century?

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Art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences.

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What is the significance of aesthetic considerations in modern usage of art?

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In modern usage after the 17th century, aesthetic considerations are paramount, leading to the separation of fine arts from acquired skills in general.

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What does the Aryan root 'ar' mean in relation to art?

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It means to join or put together.

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What does the Latin term 'artis' refer to?

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It refers to everything that is artificially made or composed by man.

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What is one of the oldest means of expression developed by man?

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Art.

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What does art refer to in terms of arrangement or composition?

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The skillful arrangement or composition of common but significant qualities of nature such as sounds, colors, lines, movements, words, stone, and wood to express feelings, thoughts, imaginations, and dreams.

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How is art subjective?

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Art employs the use of perception, insights, feelings, and intuition.