1 Literature and Art Literature and art were two important forms of art created by human beings. They were usually divided into novels, poems, plays, essays, fine arts, music, dance, and so on. A novel is a literary work that focuses on storylines, usually through fictional stories to show human emotions, thoughts, values, etc. Poetry was a literary work that was mainly expressed in language. It was usually used to express the poet's emotions, thoughts, values, etc. through short and concise language. Dramas were a type of literary work that focused on performance. They usually used methods such as character creation, plot arrangement, and language expression to show human emotions, thoughts, and values. Prose was a literary work that expressed the author's feelings, thoughts, and values through free and rich language. Art was a form of art that focused on visual expression. Through painting, sculpture, architecture, and other means, it displayed the power and charm of beauty. Music was a form of art that focused on auditory expression. It used singing, performance, and instruments to show the charm and power of music. Dance was an art form that focused on physical expression. Through dance movements, costumes, music, and other means, it displayed the charm and power of dance. The characteristics and functions of art The characteristics of art were to express human emotions, thoughts, values, and so on through creative means. The functions of art included aesthetics, education, entertainment, culture, and so on. Art works could show the power and charm of beauty through visual, auditory, and touch senses, giving people aesthetic enjoyment and cultural enlightenment. Art works could also pass on human knowledge and values through educational functions, which played an important role in human social progress and cultural development. Art works could also attract people's attention and enrich their cultural life through entertainment functions.