This document discusses the definition and assumptions of art. It defines art as coming from the Latin word "ars" meaning craft or skill, and as a medium of expression without words. Examples of artworks from Alexej von Jawlensky, Paul Klee, and Francisco Balagtas are presented. The document also discusses why we need to study humanities, noting that it provides skills and allows students to appreciate values that other subjects cannot describe. Key assumptions of art discussed are that it is timeless, spanning generations and continents, and that art from different origins, times, and places are universally enjoyed.