One definition of art is a disciplined activity that may be limited to skill or expanded to include a distinctive way of looking at the world.
Art is skill at performing a set of specialized actions.
Art in a broader sense, involves both skill and creative imagination in a musical, literary, visual or performance context. In general, the subject of art is largely dictated by the society that provides its support. Since the 19th century, in most western countries, artists have had greater freedom to choose the subjects they desire. The status of artists in the West has evolved over the centuries. In Classical and Medieval times, poets and other writers using mental skills were usually held in higher regard than actors, dancers, musicians, painters and sculptors using physical skills.