Assumptions and Nature of Art

The Assumptions:
 Art is everywhere
 Art is not nature
 Art as a form of creativity
 Art is universal
 Art involves experience

The nature of art looks at the different ways humans have engaged in artistic
expression to understand our environment.
 Mediate our relationship with nature
 Gain comprehension our role of the world
 The human journey

Art Forms
Emotions are expressed in various ways through art. As a result, people’s work is a
representation of their inner selves. Some form of arts include:
 Visual Arts
 Film
 Performance Art
 Music
 Architecture
 Dance
 Literary Art
 Theater
 Applied Arts
 Video Games
The Role of Creativity in Art Making
Creativity is a willingness to think outside the box. Creativity is what distinguishes
one work of art from another.
When can we say that something is creative?
 When it is out of the ordinary
 When there is originality
 When it is unique or special
 When it is not just a copy of others work.