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What is the definition of art according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?
The conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects.
What does the Latin word 'artis' translate to?
Skill, craftsmanship, mastery of form, inventiveness, a relationship between form and ideas or between materials and techniques.
What do the Greek terms 'artizein' and 'arkiskein' mean?
'Artizein' means to prepare and 'arkiskein' means to put together.
How is art described in terms of its relationship with history and culture?
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What kinds of emotions can art evoke?
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Why is art considered something that is always created by people?
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What are the four common threads essential to art according to the text?
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How does the text describe a true work of art?
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What did the ancient cave paintings chronicle?
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What are some factors that may influence how individuals define art?
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What does it take to create a truly great piece of art?
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What are the three criteria mentioned in the text to determine if something is a work of art?
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