By its original and broadest definition, art (from the Latin ars, meaning "skill" or "craft") is the product or process of the effective application of a body of knowledge, most often using a set of skills; this meaning is preserved in such phrases as "liberal arts" and "martial arts". However, in the modern use of the word, which rose to prominence after 1750, “art” is commonly understood to be skill used to produce an aesthetic result (Hatcher, 1999). Britannica Online defines it as "the use of skill and imagination in the creation of aesthetic objects, environments, or experiences that can be shared with others"Britannica Online. By any of these definitions of the word, artistic works have existed for almost as long as humankind, from early pre-historic art to contemporary art.
Nonetheless we can make some progress towards defining art in its most everyday senses. The first broadest sense of “art” is the one that has stayed closest to the older Latin meaning, which roughly translates to "skill" or "craft", and also from an Indo-European root meaning "arrangement" or "to arrange". In this sense, art is whatever is described as having undergone a deliberate process of arrangement by an agent. A few examples where this meaning proves very broad include artifact, artificial, artifice, artillery, medical arts, and military arts. However, there are many other colloquial uses of the word, all with some relation to its etymology.
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Art of Elegant Eggs Ring - Web ring for egg artists.
Meta Description: [ Art of Elegant Eggs Ring was created in February of 1997 to show the best of the best Egg Art sites. ]
Art on Eggs - Carved, scratched, stonecoated, decoupage and handpainted eggs from Germany by Manuela Poggensee.
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Authentic Egg Artistry by Darlene - Collectible original art in versatile designs to include carved, cut, hinged, embellished, and miniatures.
Meta Description: [ Natural egg gifts and collectable original art designed and hand-crafted by Darlene Kokotailo, suitable for all special occasions ]
Carol's Art Treasures - Eggshell jewelry featuring Swarovski crystal, supplies, and decorated designs for special occasions.
Decorated Eggs - Designs in many styles and varieties by multiple artists.
Meta Description: [ eggs,carved,painted decoupage,etched ]
Egg Art Belgium - Detailed oil-paintings on eggshells and canvas by Andre Van Wynsberghe.
Egg Art by Peggy Vincent - A wide variety of unique cut designs inspired by the artist's life events.
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Egg Art Pure - The works of Chieko Inoue who teaches egg art in Japan.
Eggcentricity - Ornaments made from chicken eggs that have been cut, painted, and decorated. Offers instruction booklet.
Eggs by Aline Becker - Kats Korner presents the work of well-known artist who passed away January 27, 1998.
Meta Description: [ Aline Becker one of the most talented and prolific egg artists of the 1900's, her career is is over 30 years she had published a periodical for over 20 years and is a prize for anyone who has the whole collection ]
Eggsamples - International egg art from all around the world.
Meta Description: [ Site dedicated to international egg art showing creations from all around the world ]
Eggshells - Whimsical view of decorative handcrafted goose, ostrich, and rhea eggs by the retired Eggmaster from Leicestershire.
Eggstasy Creations - A wide variety of eggshell designs by Tina Munsford. Decorating techniques include polymer clay, psyanky, etching, carving and sculpting.
Meta Description: [ Creative Art with Carved and sculpted Eggshells standard eggs, Emu eggs, Goose Eggs and more ]
Eggstatic Creations by Jilly - This artist shares some of her works, and inspires novice eggers to grow in the art.
EggZotica - View the gallery of carved eggs by Gary LeMaster. Magazine subscription available with cutting, carving, etching, engraving and sculpting techniques.
Heirloom Eggs - Jewelry boxes made from goose and hen eggs.
Hobbit Hollow Egg Art and Ostrich Farm - Ostrich shell jewelry boxes and eggery supplies. Instructions for vinegar etching, decals, hinging, carving, cleaning, marking, and installing kaleidoscopes.
International Egg Art Guild - IEAG is a non-profit association of artists, artisans, and craftspeople who work with natural eggs as an art. Includes photographs from recent shows, supplier lists, and information on membership.
Meta Description: [ The International Egg Art Guild promotes egg artistry, whether Faberge style or folk art ]
Intricate Eggs - Gallery of hinged, beaded, and cut designs with full descriptions. There is a link to a discussion forum for eggers.
Jane's Egg Art - Photographs of decorated designs by Jane Crawley.
Perfect Egg Creations - Three dimensional carved emu and ostrich shell creations.
Meta Description: [ Egg Art Creations By Billie, A Truely Unique Art Form ]
Polymer Clay - Carved and decorated eggshell creations using a variety of materials including polymer clay. Helpful demos and instructions for beginner and experienced eggers.
The Eggcellent Collection - Marg McCarthy's artistic focus is wildlife, companion birds and animals on actual eggshells. She also offers hand-painted pet crematory egg urns.
Meta Description: [ Hand-painted pet crematory urn eggs. Let our Cherish Series of pet crematory urn eggs aid in the bereavement of your pet loss. Hand Painted Miniature Fine Art Originals, a keepsake of your pet. ]
The Faberge Experience: Art and History - Biography of Peter Carl Faberge, brief Russian history, and an illustrated overview of his work.
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Watercolor Eggs - Hand-painted designs depicting nature by Patti Gee.
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