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Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artworks, expressing the author's imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power.
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General form
In their most general form these activities include:
- The production of works of art
- The criticism of art
- The study of the history of art
- The aesthetic dissemination of art
History
The oldest form of art are visual arts, which include creation of images or objects in various fields, including:
Architecture and decorative arts
Architecture is often included as one of the visual arts.
However, like the decorative arts, architecture involves the creation of objects where the practical considerations of use are essential -- in a way that they usually are not in a painting, for example.
Performing arts
Music, theatre, film, dance, and other performing arts, as well as literature and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of art or the arts.
Historical usage
Until the 17th century, art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences.
Modern usage
In modern usage after the 17th century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, the fine arts are separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts.
Characterization
Art may be characterized in terms of mimesis (its representation of reality), expression, communication of emotion, or other qualities.
During the Romantic period, art came to be seen as "a special faculty of the human mind to be classified with religion and science".
Though the definition of what constitutes art is disputed and has changed over time, general descriptions mention an idea of imaginative or technical skill stemming from human agency and creation.
Philosophy of aesthetics
The nature of art, and related concepts such as creativity and interpretation, are explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.
See also
- Aesthetics
- Architecture
- Art criticism
- Art for art's sake
- Artwork
- Classificatory disputes about art
- Composition (visual arts)
- Design
- Design elements and principles
- Drawing
- Elements of art
- Formalism (art)
- Medium specificity
- Mimesis
- Outline of drawing and drawings
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Style (visual arts)
- Visual arts
External links
- Art @ Wikipedia
