Art and culture are two modes of human expression that often overlap and go hand in hand, making it challenging to distinguish one from the other. Art can be defined as a diverse range of activities executed by humans, as well as the products of these activities. Culture is a modern concept that evolved as a central concept in anthropology during the 20th century, encompassing a wide variety of human behaviors and phenomena that cannot be attributed directly to genetic inheritance.
Key Takeaways
- Art is the creative expression of one’s experiences, emotions, and other qualities, while culture is the ensemble of social forms, material traits, customary beliefs, and other human phenomena that cannot be directly attributed to a genetic inheritance of a religious, racial, or social group.
- Art can be of many forms, such as visual arts, performing arts, literature, and applied arts. Culture can be defined in two ways: the unique manners in which different people live and the evolved human capacity to act creatively and imaginatively.
- Art and culture are interlinked, with art being an aspect of culture that is heavily influenced by it and born as a by-product of culture, reflecting some of its customs, beliefs, and values.
