1st wave of definitions

Why does "art" need a "definition"? Why can't it just "be"?
(tree, birds, clouds and all be defined, but art just "is")

-Moccasin

The current idea that everything is art still leaves dangling the question of distinguishing good art from bad.

-~Jon

Art is the visual representation of real or imagined objects or ideas.

-Brianvds

Art is a journey. Art can take us to places beyond our wildest imaginations.
Art can reveal hidden truths, and present known truths in a new light.
Art is a language of visual communication.

-thaneeyabean

The definition of Music is "organised sound". It is an art - and it is in that organisation
(whether planned or sometimes almost accidental) that makes it music/art.

-Drumbeat-Trish

As artists we create what we believe to be art, therefor creating art. Well! That was easy.....next question.

-windsongmeditaion

Thanks to all that helped this first wave of definitions happen!!!

Please submit your definitions to Defining.Art@gmail.com