different types of art

In one sense, the word art refers to a finely honed skill. Chefs are culinary artists; Karate experts are martial artists. I can see how a Watermelon Swan could blur the line between form and function; Is it food, Sculpture, or both? I can also see how the graceful moves of Brazilian Capoeira are more like dancing than fighting.

However, when most people hear the word "Art", that is Art with a capital "A", they think of the Creative Arts. This usually means the visual arts, but can also mean music, literature, theater, dance or film. There are many means to creative expression, and many choices.