Questions about the nature of art

1. WHAT IS
ART?
Some key questions to think about...

2. Should art be beautiful?

3. Does art have to tell a story?

4. Should art be realistic?

5. Which comes first, the art or the
idea?

6. Should art express/generate
emotions?

7. Is art an object or is it a process?

8. Should art be skilful?

9. Is there a difference between ‘art’ and
‘popular culture’?

10. Should art try to change society?

11. Should art have a function??

12. How do you define art?
 Write your own definition of art.