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Running Head: The Many Forms of Art



The Many Forms of Art
June 10, 2008


ABSTRACT

For this assignment we are asked to give various definitions of the meaning of “Art”. After we have found these different definitions to the meaning of Art we are asked to give our own definition, and then we are asked to find an example to each of the various forms of art and tell why we think they are works of art, and what definition of art does the piece of art fit? I have found three definitions to the meaning of “Art”, and have placed an example to each of the different forms of art, with a description of the art work.
Definitions of Art


Art –“For numerous reasons, the most difficult word to define without starting endless argument! Many definitions have been proposed. At least art involves a degree of human involvement — through manual skills or thought — as with the word "artificial," meaning made by humans instead of by nature. Definitions vary in how......

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