Art

Art is 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. Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts , expressing the author's imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. 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, and the aesthetic dissemination of art.

Elements

There are generally accepted elements of art. They are color, form, line, shape, space, texture, and value. These elements are the building blocks, or ingredients, of a work of art. An artist combines them to create a desired effect. The elements can be combined in different ways to create different effects.

Principles

There are seven principles of art which are unity, harmony, variety, balance, rhythm, proportion, and emphasis. They are the foundation of what makes a work of art interesting and pleasing to the eye. All of these principles can be applied to any type of art, whether it is a painting, sculpture, photograph, or even a building.

Mediums

Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination. It can take form of musical expression, sculptural design, painting, and many other kinds of creative activity. The term "art" encompasses diverse media such as painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, decorative arts, photography, and installation.

History

Art has been around since the beginning of time. It is a way for people to express themselves and their ideas. Art can be anything from a painting to a sculpture. It can be a performance, like dance or music. It can be a written story or poem. It can even be a building. Anything that someone has created can be considered art.