What Makes "Art" Art?

Introductory Es sa: What Makes "Art" Art? The text of this es   sa is to be at least 250 wor s. .

This art es sa is an introductory survey for me. There are no right and wrong answers, but please think about the question seriously and make sure you address each point. I would like an idea of what you think at the beginning of the course, before what we will learn over the next five weeks. Consider the following points: 

1) What do you think of as art? Try to explain what makes it art. If you do not know what you think or have never considered this before, a good starting place may be to look through your textbook and examine which pieces you respond to and why. Select a piece to use as an example either in the text or on an online gallery and think about what qualities you are looking for when you select something to hang on your wall. Is there a particular period that you like most?  

2) What do you respond to in a work of art? Is it the way it looks, the way it makes you feel, or the ideas it brings to mind?