I doubt there is a generally agreed-upon definition of what constitutes art. I think of it as a creative expression that requires more personal judgement and taste than any measurable metric or science. If you can automate it, it is probably not art.
I’m looking forward to reading what other people give as an answer to this one.
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” Degas
Yes, I just googled “quotes about art” and this one stood out. Does Christian creativity help others to “see” God? Does Christian art point others towards Him? Can only Christian art do that! Does the artist have to be a Christian for their work to give glimpses of God?
Hmmmm….