What Is Art
Art form developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept rather than practical application is considered Fine art or the Fine arts.
The fine arts are not limited to painting, sculpture, architecture and engraving. Today, the fine arts commonly include visual and performing art forms, such as painting, sculpture, Calligraphy, music, theatre, photography and printmaking.
Painting and Drawing
Drawing is a form of visual expression and is one of the major forms within the visual arts. Graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax color pencils, crayons, charcoals, chalk, pastels, markers, stylus, or various metals like silver point are common instruments used. Some subcategories of drawing, including cartooning, as well as certain drawing methods or approaches, such as “doodling”.
Photography
When photographs are created to fulfill the creative vision of the artist then it becomes Fine art. Fine art photography differs from photo-journalism and commercial photography. Photo journalism provides visual support for stories, mainly in the print media. Fine art photography is created primarily as an expression of the artist’s creative vision.
