A good definition of
the arts is given by the Free Dictionary as "imaginative, creative, and nonscientific branches of knowledge considered collectively, esp. as studied academically. The singular term
art is defined by the
Irish Art Encyclopedia as follows: "Art is created when an artist creates a beautiful object, or produces a stimulating experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit. So, one could conclude that
art is the process that leads to a product (the artwork or piece of art), which is then examined and analyzed by experts in the field of
the arts or simply enjoyed by those who appreciate
the arts.
