Art

Art is a creative activity. It produces a product, an object. Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, performing subjects, and expressing the author's thoughts. The product of art is called a work of art, for others to experience.^[1][2][3]

Some art is useful in a practical sense, such as a sculptured clay bowl that can be used. That kind of art is sometimes called a craft.

Those who make art are called artists. They hope to affect the emotions of people who experience it. Some people find art relaxing, exciting or informative. Some say people are driven to make art due to their inner creativity.

"The arts" is a much broader term. It includes drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, performance art, dance, music, poetry, prose and theatre.

1. ↑ Various definitions in: Wilson, Simon & Lack, Jennifer 2008. The Tate guide to modern art terms. Tate Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85437-750-0
2. ↑ E.H. Gombrich 1995. The story of art. London: Phaidon. ISBN 978-0714832470
3. ↑ Kleiner, Gardner, Mamiya and Tansey. 2004. Art through the ages. 12th ed. 2 volumes, Wadsworth. ISBN 0-534-64095-8 (vol 1) and ISBN 0-534-64091-5 (vol 2)