How Do You Define Art?

What is art? Art is anything created with the intention of expression. Art does not have to be beautiful or even aesthetically pleasing, it is whatever an artist creates. I don’t think that art has to be created with intention. Many times art has a completely different meaning or use than originally intended.

Art is a difficult thing to define. Art conveys much emotion and feeling. Art is very subjective. Sometimes it really bothers me when I see certain pieces of art that seem meaningless or stupid. I have to remind myself that the work is an expression of something within the artist. This makes even the most irrelevant works important in some way. Much of my work is just done on a whim without much meaning.

Art is a form of expression. It doesn’t have to be a substance or even something that can necessarily be seen. It is a sensory experience. Art can be music, dance, writing, poetry, or sculpture. Much of art has purpose and function such as woodworking and pottery.

There is a difference between art and fine art. Art that is created for the purpose of expression alone, is what I consider Fine Art. Fine Art is created from a concept and is done aesthetically so. Aesthetics are the main component of fine art. Fine art conveys taste beauty. Art found in a museum is most often fine art.