What is the definition of art and what are 3 types of concepts of art?

This feels eerily like a homework question but:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=definition+of+art+and+3+concepts+found+in+art

I think you might find the first link provided quite helpful.

So many definitions out there. I never found one satisfying so I came up with my own. I wanted something descriptive that wasn’t ever wrong. So, this is the best I could do:

Art
The (more-or-less)anticipated results of any intentionally unique task. The greater the uniqueness of the task, the more “Artsy” that result is considered.

:)

On being Unique
Uniqueness works on many many levels. If I’m copying someone elses’ painting by repainting their concept myself, it is still Art but it is not AS artsy as as someone who came up with the concept of the painting itself from scratch.

However, consider the task of “Depicting a Dog”. Someone may paint a dog plainly with black ink on a white canvas while I might choose instead to create a mosaic version of a dog, with vibrant harmonious colors. My Art piece, being the perceptibly more unique approach to the task of “Dog Depiction”.. would be considered more “Artsy” than yours.

Artsy does not necessarily mean successfully aesthetically pleaseing
This is not to say that your dog couldn’t look better than mine just because you were less artsy than me. Artsy, by this definition, does not necessarily mean “more aesthetically pleasing.” It only describes the originality and creative value of the thought that went into the creation of the art piece.

We don’t answer your homework questions here, and your question sounds suspiciously like a homework question.

Here’s my idea of art, which you could have found if you did a little searching. You’ll see a lot of other definitions in the same discussion. This is a reaction to the “is nature art?” portion of my definition. It is penned by kruger_d, and it is much more concise than mine, and I wholeheartedly agree with it. I quote it here:

Art is by definition a human expression. When you decribe your reactions to nature you are speaking of an aesthetic experience, an experience that draws on your senses. Both can be unpleasant or pleasant or even euphoric, but there is a distinct difference.

Art is a way of shaping human experience including, but not limited to, our experiences with nature. Artists are inspired by nature and often seek to mimic its colors, patterns, rhythm, visual balance both in realistic and abstract forms.

Also, there is faulty logic in responses like ” my kid sister. . .” If we use that as a condition for an object being art, than we are dismissing the art of children, which often has explosive expression. I prefer to cast a wide net in defining art, and then have the discussion “Is this good art?” which is a whole other ballgame.

There are also things written by Harp about the role of intention and “found” art that you should find interesting. Anyway, if this is homework, you’ll find a lot of ideas there. Just make sure you cite them properly. I trust you wouldn’t copy work here and pass it off as your own. Just remember, if your teacher googles your text, he’ll find it easily. If it isn’t homework, I apologize for being so snippy.

I’m not sure what your concepts question is about. Does that mean other definitions of art? You’ll find them all over the place here, if you look.

There are only three?