The measure of art is, like beauty, in the eye of the beholder. Different cultures around the world have developed their own artistic traditions and styles. Art is the expression of emotion, and a reflection of the world the artist lives in. Artists are people who develop particular artistic skills, either through training or years of work, or both. Most of us are involved in the arts in some way or other without even thinking about it.
Artists create works of art in their chosen discipline or medium, such as opera or sculpture.
The great thing about the arts is that there are so many different disciplines, there's bound to be something for everyone. Have a look at the long list of BUBL Creative Arts Links to get an idea of the enormity of the arts. Another place to look is World Wide Arts Resources , where you can find links to sites in all arts disciplines and online forums in many disciplines. Art is made for an audience, reader or viewer, so in a way, a work of art is not finished until an audience has seen it. Even if we are not making art ourselves, our appreciation of art is the final part of the process.