This document discusses the concepts of art, applied art, and culture-based products. It defines art as creative works appreciated for their beauty or meaning, and visual arts as arts created for visual perception like painting or sculpture. Applied arts apply design and decoration to everyday objects. Culture-based products incorporate indigenous symbols and materials in a respectful way to avoid cultural appropriation. The document provides examples of soft and hard skills needed for visual artists, such as creativity, communication, and mastery of different mediums. It emphasizes understanding culture and gaining permission when using cultural elements in products.