what is visual arts

Visual arts are art forms that create works that are primarily visual in nature, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, filmmaking, design, crafts, and architecture. The term "visual arts" includes fine art as well as applied or decorative arts and crafts. Visual arts can be categorized as decorative, commercial, or fine art, such as painting, photography, or sculpture. The applied arts, such as industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design, and decorative art, are also included within the visual arts. Visual art is a fundamental component of the human experience reflecting the world and the time in which we live. Art can help us understand our history, our culture, our lives, and the experience of others in a manner that cannot be achieved through other means. It can also be a source of inspiration, reflection, and joy.