Work of Art

What Is a Work of Art?
Initial Post Instructions
If art lacks a clear definition, what criteria are used to determine what a work of art is? Please look at several
works on any museum website to discuss what constitutes "art." Some major museums include the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, or National Gallery of Art, or consider finding a local
museum. The permanent collection is normally under the Collections link, but feel free to explore the entire
website for your selection.
For the initial post, address the following:
• What approaches should we take in responding to a work of art?
• Select an example of art that fits your definition of art and provide an example of non-art (either from the site
or in the world around you).
• Determine how line, color, texture, and/or composition are part of your definition.