Defining Art

March 26, 2005

Definitions of art

Art is:
1. "all creative human endeavors, excluding actions directly related to survival and reproduction"
2. "any product of the creative impulse, out of which sprang all other human pursuits"
3. "art requires a creative and unique perception of both the artist and audience"

The above definitions were taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art.

4. "skill acquired by experience, study, or observation"
5. "a branch of learning"
6. "the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects"

The above definitions were taken from http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary.

Websites relating to dance, visual art, music, film, television, radio, folk art, and theater

1. Dance: http://www.itap2.com/ This website is dedicated to the teachings of Irish and Celtic dancing. Pat Dennis began teaching Irish dance in 1986. Her first group was called the "Lockwood Cloggers" out......

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