What is art?

Art is anything that has been made using human creative skill and imagination. Some forms of art are drawings, paintings, pottery, sculptures, and designs of clothes and buildings. People who make art are called artists. Art may be created for any number of reasons. For example, an artist may want to capture a beautiful image, stir up a certain emotion, or challenge an idea or belief.

Artists may use a variety of materials to make art. For drawings, artists might use pencils, pens, or crayons. Many painters use paint and brushes to make paintings. There are different types of paint, such as watercolor and oil-based paints. Potters create things like bowls, mugs, and vases. Sculptors make things like statues and three-dimensional figures. Potters and sculptors might use clay. Some sculptors also use metal and wood. Clothing designers use fabric. Architects, people who design buildings, plan their designs on paper or with the help of computers. Then the buildings are made based on the designs. Some buildings are made with metal and wood.

Art can be found in many places around the world. People visit museums to look at paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art. But art is not just found in museums. For example, an artist designed the clothes you’re wearing. Look around you. Can you spot other pieces of art?

Photo

Drawing

Pastel

Logo

Computer (Cartoons)

Paintings

Sculpture