How do you define what constitutes art, and why do you think it’s so important?

[Nikki1989]

[Massageman]

In the broad scope of the word, an "art" is almost anything that requires some degree of training and application to reach a level of proficiency. A skilled surgeon can make a heart transplant "an art". As presented in the pic above, few too many people are able to understand and comprehend what is being written, discussed, spoken, etc. Just as sticking a brush in someone's hand doesn't make them a competent "artist", just hearing and speaking does not mean someone is understanding what is transpiring in a conversation, a relatively lost "art".

[loveslongnails]

Art is any creation someone believes has value or purpose when it's seen, felt or heard. If enough people, or the "right people", agree that it has value, you can monetize it. If no one or very few people of the right people agree it has value, it can't be monetized easily. It may still be considered art by some, but trash by others.

[FreyaRed]

Abstract thinking is necessary to understand and to create art. The sad truth is, half of humanity is on mental level lower than an average gorilla. Those people will accept art that applies to them but they will react with aggression and hostility to art they don't understand.

[thegreenyogi]

Art is a perspective or form of communication, it's bringing what is inside our minds out into the world. It takes courage and it's a matter of stepping out of one's comfort zone. A valuable lesson to learn in life overall.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I think art can be anything that is creative and dont tastefully. It can be anything from garbage arranged properly to nudity done with taste. Art is important cause it's an outlet away for people to express themselves and to me that's always important

[CherryLove007]

The right brain is creative and artsy and women have this ability in spades. Nature art I flippin love to look at. Also the strange art that I have no idea how it was done.

[Bricealan]

@Nikki1989 Well, first Nikki: "...beauty in the eye of the beholder" I think that sums up my idea of valuing art, as ART.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

I think art is defined by the artist with the understanding not everyone will agree

[MrChinaski]

Art should help you reflect on some small aspect of the meaning of your life.

Otherwise it is just more beige consumer goo designed to extract money.

[_Jenny_]

@Nikki1989
The Artist of my soul is in my heart 💃

[AngryCarl3]

I think art is a cry for help.

[Nikki1989]

It can serve that purpose for some people.

[CubaPirate]

Artists impressions and expressions