Part 1: Respond to the question "What is Art?" After reading Chapter 1 and looking at other sources for a definition of art, compile a list of different definitions of art to share with the class. Be sure to include citations for all your sources in APA format. Then, in your own words, devise a definition of art that has meaning for you. What purpose do you feel the visual arts serve? What gives art meaning? Share your thoughts with the class.

Part 2: Select a work of art from the WikiArt website, or another reputable source to share with the class. Why do you consider this work "art"? Include the artist's name, title of the piece, and cite the source of the image.