arts

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

"the college of arts and sciences"

This article discusses the range artistic modes. For the computer application, see aRts.''A precise definition of the arts can be contentious, but the following areas of activity are usually included:

Art / Visual arts

Architecture

Crafts

Dance

Drawing

Film

Literature

Music

Painting

Photography

Pottery

Sculpture

TheaterWhile art challanges the observer with hints at questions, design focuses on functionality and tries to give clear answers. Both terms might not be understood as exclusive categories as they share essential concerns.In academia, the Arts are usually grouped with or a subset of the Humanities. Some subjects in the Humanities are History, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Women's studies.

See also -

Wikipedia:Wikiportal/Art

Art

Art history

Fine art

Humanities

List of academic disciplines#Humanities and Arts Academic disciplines of the Humanities and Arts

Social Sciences

External links -

etext.lib.virginia.edu - Dictionary of the history of ideas – Classification of the artsdisambig Category:Arts Category:Culture

Home Gallery Nairobi - a treasure trove of African Tribal Arts
Home Gallery opened in March of 2001 in Nairobi. It is a Treasure Trove of wonders for all who love African arts. From the moment you enter through the front door, you are welcomed into this beautiful home that is decorated with the best quality and design, Kenyan-made furniture scattered with cushions made from unique Raffia and Kuba fabrics backed with suede. The walls are covered with fabulous paintings by some of Kenya's top artists and, of course, a great range of African sculptures is displayed throughout. The entire house is simply filled with interesting and unique pieces from the entire African continent, each with its own story and history.
http://www.african-tribal-arts.com/

portraits in tempera and oils, portretten in tempera en olieverf
Commmissioned contemporary portraits and landscapes by Dutch artist using traditional tempera and oil techniques.
http://www.renetweehuysen.nl/

Horschamp le site art/société, art/society
Le site pour l'action artistique en France en Europe et dans le monde. Relié à la revue culturelle Cassandre. The site for artistic and cultural action in france, Europe and the world. In link with the excellent french review Cassandre.
http://www.horschamp.org/

ChallengeNet.net
Official website of James Travis, a physically challenged martial artist who performs from a wheelchair.
http://www.challengenet.net/

Brandon University
Brandon University’s mission is to shape the whole person and enable students to make a positive difference as citizens and leaders. In a welcoming and supportive setting, the University emphasizes research, scholarship, critical thinking, performance, artistic creation, communication and participation, as a means of imparting value and meaning to society and contributing to the public good. The University nurtures and develops excellence in its programs, attracts an outstanding faculty, defends academic freedom, preserves knowledge, and sustains a scholarly community where cultural differences are valued. The University strives to complement its primary mission of teaching and research by sharing the expertise of its staff, its information resources, and its facilities with the greater community.
http://www.brandonu.ca/

Ceramiche Artistiche Questoequeo Venezia
Oggetti artistici in ceramica realizzati e decorati a mano. Oggetti personalizzati. Ceramica artistica dell' artigianato veneziano decorato a mano: oggetti artigianali in ceramica decorata vasi piatti oggettistica ceramiche artistiche su vetro di Murano illuminazione bomboniere Progettazione ed esecuzione di loghi e targhe aziendali e commemorative su disegno
http://www.questoequeo.it/

frankfurtlounge
a pathfinder to frankfurt/main culture arts and music, theatres and the frankfurt lifestyle
http://www.frankfurtlounge.de/

MANY COMMUNITIES; ONE HUMANITY
Scans of each page from a free monthly newspaper. The world's monthly newspaper online. International news and breaking news. Latest news and analysis, political commentary and opinion. It's FREE.
http://www.uthayam.net/

IDPURE magazine
IDPURE is a bilingual magazine (English and French) dedicated to professionals working in the graphic arts, images and design, as well as to those working in the areas of creation and visual communication. It is also addressed to people who are sensitive to and interested in their visual environments. idpure offers a comprehensive picture of the world of creation in Switzerland and abroad. It also provides a meeting place between professionels and customers in the domain.
http://www.idpure.com

Photoimagestudio - Professional Photography & Digital Imaging
Photoimagestudio offers its professional and talented photographers covering lot of different styles of assignment photography. We are very pleasured to offer our services to your shoot anywhere in the world, from conception to completion, and will deliver on brief, on budget and on deadline. Contact us to commission your next shoot or submit a request online.
http://www.photoimagestudio.it/

Italian Painter Luigi Pretin
The Italian Painter famous for fantastic paints
http://www.luigipretin.com

Web for Artists. com
The aim of Web for Artists.com is to be another tool for artists to get their work seen in an environment that is tailored to their vision.
http://www.webforartists.com/

InsiderEntertainment.com
InsiderEntertainment.com ~ the premier creative online manual for metropolitan individuals seeking entertainment and enjoyment in their professional, social and cultural endeavours.
http://www.insiderentertainment.com/

Quanta Affordable Webdesign for the Arts
Affordable, hip webdesign & maintenence, for the arts, individuals, small business, & non-profit organizations. Manual web directory submission, domain name registration and web graphics services are also available.
http://www.quantawebdesign.com

Primitive art gallery
Online French Gallery showing thousands of rare african pieces. Masks, statues, idols, clothes, jewels, weapons are coming from more than 150hno groups in Africa.
http://www.arts-primitifs.com

The LostStories Channel
Knowledge resource center harmonizing the truths discovered in the pursuit of philosophy, theology, history, science, the arts, and the humanities.
http://www.loststories.net/

Der Dortmunder Künstler Christian Psyk
paintings and a short guide to international aesthetic research on frozen glass from the beaches - bilder des künstlers psyk und eine kurze einführung in das M I T und die morphologie der scherben vom strand
http://www.christianpsyk.de/

UK Kung-Fu Federation
London-based non-political martial arts organisation offering training & tuition in WingTsun Kung-Fu, Escrima Concepts, Chi-Kung, Health & Fitness. Part of the World Martial Arts Alliance.
http://www.ukkff.org/

Ignite Design
Ignite Design is a small design company that specialise in web and graphic design. We offer quality experienced designs at affordable prices.
http://www.ignitedesign.tk

ICA FolkFest
FolkFest – Vancouver Island’s largest arts festival returns June 30th to July 9th with over 250 performances on four dynamic downtown stages. Find out more at www.icafolkfest.com Celebrate Victoria! All summer long, Open Air brings the world of film, circus, and music to historic Centennial Square. Find out more at www.openairvictoria.com
http://www.icafolkfest.com/

Easy Arts and Crafts
Easy arts and crafts ideas to share for family fun. Share ideas about arts and craft.
http://www.easycraftsonline.com/

Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti / Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti najvisa je znanstvena i umjetnicka ustanova u Republici Hrvatskoj / Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts is the highest scientific and arts institution in the Republic of Croatia
http://www.hazu.hr/

Studio Arts Crafts and Gallery
Materials for arts, crafts, graphics from Daler Rowney, Winsor and Newton, Pro Arte, DO Crafts, Conte, Pebeo, Staedtler, Rotring, Faber Castell for technical drawing equipment
http://www.studioarts.co.uk

Producer of Animation and graphical study.
- Spot TV Animation FLASH - Publicity - Television - - Spot TV Animation Publicity. - Creation of Personages. - Story-Boards. - Animation Web. - Banners. - Pages Web. - CD interactive. - Presentations. - Logotipos. - Business cards.
http://www.sirimirifilms.com/

Christopher Buoscio Fine Art
Christopher T. Buoscio,M.F.A., Original Oil Paintings and Fine Art Prints. Depictions of the city at night. Original Fine Art work by Master of Fine Arts, Christopher Buoscio
http://www.buoscio.com

Ignite Design
Ignite Design is a small design company that specialise in web and graphic design. We offer quality experienced designs at affordable prices.
http://www.ignitedesign.biz

Artists For A Better World International
Artists Uniting To Make A Difference. AFABW has a purpose to raise the awareness of worldwide artists about using their creative powers to benefit mankind by leading the way to a better world and by supporting like-minded public benefit organizations that advocate humanitarian benevolence.
http://www.artistsforabetterworld.org

cologne-photoart
Carina Meyer-Broicher presents a collection of her recent work on cologne photoart - Carina Meyer-Broicher präsentiert auf der cologne-photoart eine Auswahl ihrer Arbeiten
http://www.cologne-photoart.de/

Maghrebarts
Arts et culture au Maroc et au Maghreb
http://www.maghrebarts.ma/

Ashton Court Festival
Bristol's best-kept secret - a fantastic outdoor festival held every summer featuring Two outdoor stages showcasing the best of local bands with national headliners to finish. The Bigger Top featuring souly, funky, hip-hop, jazzy bands. The Global marquee featuring a unique mix of modern and traditional music from around the world. A Performing Arts marquee featuring dance, poetry, comedy and theatre. The Acoustic marquee. A large kids' area. Blackout, a marquee featuring experimental film and music Plus over 150 stalls selling foods and crafts from around the world, three Event bars and fairground rides.
http://www.ashtoncourtfestival.com/

www.bantamfinearts.com
19th and 20th century American works of art, specializing in New England artists.
http://www.bantamfinearts.com/

JKDItaly Foundation & Marinello Academy
Il sito ufficiale Italiano per L'Arte e la Filosofia di Bruce Lee La Fondazione Italiana accoglie tutti i sostenitori e amanti della Filosofia di Bruce Lee non solo Artisti di Arti Marziali. Il suo scopo e' divulgare il messaggio, la vita e la metodologia.
http://www.jkditaly.com/

Der Dortmunder Künstler Christian Psyk
paintings and a short guide to international aesthetic research on frozen glass from the beaches - bilder des künstlers psyk und eine kurze einführung in das M I T und die morphologie der scherben vom strand
http://www.psyk.org/

cooper-young.com
Welcome to the unofficial Cooper-Young website. Our purpose of cooper-young.com is to give merchants, organizations and neighbors an opportunity to share with the community and those who would like to learn more about the Cooper-Young neighborhood.
http://www.cooper-young.com/

http://www.wordclix.com/
This electronic bookstore offers a comprehensive library, ranging from FREE children’s classics like Aladdin, to unique reference material and travel guides, and current works of fiction by emerging authors. All eBooks at wordclix.com use Phoenix Accrual Corporation's proprietary Omnipresents reader software.
http://www.wordclix.com/

The Sedona Arts Center in spectacular Sedona Arizona
The Sedona Arts Center's mission is to provide diverse art experiences for individuals and the community through classes, exhibitions, special events and community outreach programs.
http://www.sedonaartscenter.com

Henry Simon (1910-1987) - Artiste
Venez découvrir ou mieux connaître Henry Simon, l'homme, son oeuvre et les témoignages qui lui sont apportés.
http://www.henrysimon.com/

Rice-Cafe
Rice-Cafe aims to be the voice for the Asian-Canadian arts community. By providing artists with the opportunity to showcase their work, and themselves, we hope to increase public awareness of the talent that exists within this community and in doing so, create new opportunities for Asian-Canadian artists.
http://www.rice-cafe.com/

Blue Ridge Gazette Magazine
The Blue Ridge Mountains, from Pennsylvania to Georgia, is a culturally diverse region filled with a colorful history and rich with natural beauty and people of extreme artistic qualities. Here at The Blue Ridge Gazette our mission is to celebrate, educate, and raise awareness of all that the region and its people have to offer.
http://blueridgegazette.net