The document defines art as the expression of what is beautiful, appealing, or significant according to aesthetic principles. It then provides a brief timeline of major art periods from prehistoric times to the present, noting some characteristics of each period. The author expresses that art is everything to them - it is what they feel and how they show themselves through what they create. They conclude by listing some of their favorite artists, including Britto, Kandinsky, Warhol, and Quetzalcoatl.

1. . .What is it? By: Sharlyn

2. Program: Let’s define “Art” Periods & Movements What art is to me Some of my favorite artists’ pieces

3. Let’s define Art Or at least the term “art”.

4. According to dictionary.com Art is: the quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, ofwhat is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. Ian Muttoohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/imuttoo/4044828929/

5. “Colors, like features, follow the changes of emotions.” -P. Picasso By: Marc A. Sporys http://www.flickr.com/photos/40102116@N08/4670836167/lightbox/

6. periods & MOVEMENTS Brief timeline on art history.

7. The history of art is divided into periods: Prehistoric: 750,000 BP -1500 BP Ancient: 3000 BC - 331 BC Middle Age: 373 - 1453 AD Renaissance: 1400 - 1800 AD Baroque: 1600 – 1750 AD 18th Century 19th Century 20th -21st Century

8. Notes: Prehistoric art is any type of art that comes from preliterate cultures. Ancient art is any type of art that comes from ancient cultures such as: Chinese, Indian, Mesopotamian, Egyptian and others. Middle Age art includes theological perspectives; much of the works are based on gods and religion. Renaissance bases on philosophy, music, science and literature. http://www.huntfor.com/arthistory/

9. What is art TO ME? - everything.

10. To me art is: Everything, it’s everywhere. It’s what I feel, it’s what I show through what you wear, it’s what I dream. Art is my escape, it’s how I move, it’s what other know me for. Piece by me. “Change Violence for Art”

11. SOME…of my favorite artists' pieces. - Britto - Kandinsky - Warhol - Quetzalcoatl