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My definition of art will differ from other people’s definitions. Therefore I think that art has many different meanings to many different people. I think I can come up with a definition that includes three things most people could agree on, the first being that art is something that represents beauty to the viewer. Secondly a work of art should draw the viewer’s interest. Thirdly a work of art should make the viewer think about what went into creating what they see. The things that people are drawn to are likely to be different which makes my definition more flexible and more fitting for everyone. Art is important to a university education because it broadens your horizons by allowing you to see something you don’t see everyday. Art also allows you to view something from the artist’s point of view thus giving you an opportunity to see things from another perspective. Finally, to truly appreciate art you must understand the time and effort that went into making the work of art. I believe that art has a complex meaning that includes many things and takes many forms. In a university education broadening one’s horizon in art is important because when a person views art they’re looking at something they probably haven