The Definition of Art

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This paper explains that art is more than a physical piece of work; art can be defined as what it means to an audience, who appreciates it. The paper uses Michelangelo's "David", DaVinci's "Last Supper", Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" and Percy Shelley's poem "Love's Philosophy" as examples of art. The paper concludes that, in art, the artist releases the idea and the audience captures it.

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"The idea of creating something must come from somewhere and it is up to the artist to carry out that idea. From this perspective, art is important to the artist because it becomes a way of life and a way of dealing with life. However, the creation of art is only the beginning of things to come. Art is also important to the audience. While many people may think art is one-sided, they are not considering how it influences others. This is significant because without an audience, artists would have no one for whom to create."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Anderson, Tom. "Why and How We Make Art, with Implications for Art Education." EBSCO Resource Database. Site Accessed February 14, 2008. <http://www.searchepnet.com>
• Anthony Hughes: "Buonarroti, Michelangelo." Grove Art Online. Oxford University Press. Site Accessed February 14, 2008. <http://www.groveart.com.ezproxy.harford.edu/>
• Galef, David. "The Art of Art. Southwest Review. EBSCO Resource Database. Site Accessed February 14, 2008. <http://www.searchepnet.com>

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