What is art? List EVERYTHING that comes to mind. Why do people create or perform ?

1. What is art? List EVERYTHING that comes to mind. Why do people create or perform? List materials or objects commonly used creating art. List common subject matter or objects seen in art.

2. WHAT IS ART?

3. ART can be defined as the expression of creativity and imagination through various techniques and media producing works to fulfill a variety of purposes. ARTISTS are people who create art. (in any art form)

4. What do DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC, and VISUAL ARTS have in common? How are they different? How are the art forms a basic form of human communication? Describe the art making process. Identify criteria for creating or evaluating visual art.

5. The term ARTIST is a blanket term that can be broken down into many parts. DRAMA VISUAL ARTS Painter Actor / Actress Thespian Metal Smith/Jeweler Sculptor Printmaker DANCE Potter Dancer MUSIC BALLROOM dancer BALLET dancer Musician BREAK dancer Pianist Singer Drummer Songwriter

6. Art involves: VISUAL ARTS MUSIC DANCE DRAMA Aside from artists, what other people are involved in the arts? Artists, art historians, critics, museum directors, teachers, students, and VIEWERS!

7. How are the arts a BASIC form of human communication? Discuss with your SMALL table mates

8. We express ourselves by means of the arts. • We document our memories and history. • If we do not speak the same language- we can use art to communicate. • The arts enrich our lives.

9. What is art to YOU? Why do YOU want to make art?