What is Art?

Art and the humanities are vital to human existence because they teach us feelings that we ourselves have not yet experienced. They teach us about humanity and make us see the world as a vulnerable place. Also they connect us to other human beings. They show us that we are not alone in the world and that everyone goes through rough patches, depression, anxiety, or even happy times. Without the humanities we might feel lost and disconnected in this huge world. They also give us a sense of self, because we identify with the different sensations that are presented in the humanities and art. It gives a greater meaning to life, in that it conveys feelings without using words. This in itself is a difficult task to achieve.
The products of the humanities are truer than the products of science because they go beyond the surface and into the meaning of what it is to be human. It seems as though any animal could experiment, observe, and discover their surroundings. It is only humans; however, that can evoke emotion that connects with other human beings through works of art. We as humans are more aware of the sense of past present and future and can therefore recognize feelings of remorse and despair over past events as well as excitement and apprehension for future ones. It is through art that we produce these distinctly human characteristics and feelings that make us who we are. Science gives us insight to the world around us, but art gives us insight to our souls.