What is art has to be one of the most controversial topics a new blogger can tackle, so I have decided to post multiple posts on this subject.
What is art? In my opinion art is what moves you the individual. To me something that you may find absolutely beautiful, I may find just hideous. There are those that feel art must fall within certain rigid standards in order to be considered art. Why is art which is meant to be enjoyed by the masses be judged by a few who feel superior? These few who have no idea about the artist or even care about the artist or why they create their art.
As times have evolved, so have the definitions and categories of art and sub categories and on down the line. I personally will not say if one category is better than another. I do have my favorites and not so favorites.
Here is how different dictionaries define art:
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noun
noun: art; plural noun: arts; plural noun: the arts
1.
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.
"the art of the Renaissance"
synonyms:fine art, artwork
"he studied art"
works produced by human creative skill and imagination.
"his collection of modern art"
synonyms:fine art, artwork
"he studied art"
creative activity resulting in the production of paintings, drawings, or sculpture.
"she's good at art"
2.
the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.
"the visual arts"
3.
subjects of study primarily concerned with the processes and products of human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientific or technical subjects).
"the belief that the arts and sciences were incompatible"
4.
a skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice.
"the art of conversation"
synonyms:skill, craft, technique, knack, facility, ability, know-how
"the art of writing"
Origin
Middle English: via Old French from Latin ars, art- .
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1[MASS NOUN] The expression or application ofhuman creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as paintingor sculpture, producing works to beappreciated primarily for their beauty oremotional power:the art of the Renaissancegreat art is concerned with moralimperfectionsshe studied art in Paris
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1.1Works produced by human creative skilland imagination:his collection of modern art[AS MODIFIER]: an art critic
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1.2Creative activity resulting in theproduction of paintings, drawings, orsculpture:she’s good at art
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2(the arts) The various branches of creativeactivity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance:the visual arts[IN SINGULAR]: the art of photography
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3(arts) Subjects of study primarilyconcerned with human creativity and social life, such as languages, literature, and history (as contrasted with scientificor technical subjects):the belief that the arts and scienceswere incompatiblethe Faculty of Arts
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4A skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice:the art of conversation
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Phrases
art for art's sake
1
Used to convey the idea that the chief oronly aim of a work of art is the self-expression of the individual artist whocreates it.
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art is long, life is short
2
proverb There is so much knowledge toacquire that a lifetime is not sufficient.
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the art of war
3
The strategy, tactics, and techniques ofcombat.
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Origin
Middle English: via Old French from Latin ars,art-.
Definitions
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noun
The definition of art is the product of imagination and creativity, particularly in a physical form.
A painting, theatrical performance and a sculpture are each an example of art.
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This statue is a work of art.
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art
noun
human ability to make things; creativity of man as distinguished from the world of natureskill; craftsmanshipany specific skill or its application: the art of making friendsany craft, trade, or profession, or its principles: the cobbler's art, the physician'sartcreative work or its principles; a making or doing of things that display form, beauty, and unusual perception: art includes painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, drama, the dance, etc.any branch of creative work, esp. painting, drawing, or work in any other graphic or plastic mediumproducts of creative work; paintings, statues, etc.pictorial and decorative material accompanying the text in a newspaper, magazine, or advertising layoutARCHAIC learninga branch of learningthe liberal arts (literature, music, philosophy, etc.) as distinguished from the sciencesartful behavior; cunningsly or cunning trick; wile: usually used in pl.
Origin of art
Middle English ; from Old French arte ; from Classical Latin ars (gen. artis), art ; from Indo-European base an unverified form ar-, to join, fit together from source arm, arm, articulate, ratio, Classical Latin artus, joint
adjective
of or for works of art or artists: art gallery, artcolony
intransitive verb
ARCHAIC be: used with thou
articleartificial
-ard: braggart
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art
noun
a. The conscious use of the imagination in the production of objects intended to be contemplated or appreciated as beautiful, as in the arrangement of forms, sounds, or words.
b. Such activity in the visual or plastic arts:takes classes in art at the college.
c. Products of this activity; imaginative works considered as a group: art on display in the lobby.
A field or category of art, such as music, ballet, or literature.A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.A skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation: the art of negotiation. See Synonyms at skill.
a. arts Artful devices, stratagems, and tricks.
b. Artful contrivance; cunning.
Printing Illustrative material, especially in contrast to text.
Origin of art
Middle English, from Old French, from Latin ars, art-; see ar- in Indo-European roots.
verb
Archaic
A second person singular present indicative ofbe.
Origin of art
Middle English, from Old English eart; see er-1 in Indo-European roots.
abbreviation
article
suffix
Variant of –ard.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition Copyright © 2013 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
I don't know if everyone agrees with a dictionary definitions. What I do know about art is that there are as many opinions on the definitions of art as there are pieces of art.
Until next week keep on making your art.
Dorothy, Memi and Beahuahua
