The First Art

They say that writing is the first art.

I say painting, then cooking, then writing.

Discuss.

 

First, you must define the word first in your question.

First ~ Chronologically.

First ~ In importance.

First ~ To be considered.

Chronologically, writing would be one of the last arts for man to have invented.

 

Why is writing considered the first art?

 

What about embroidery, carpet-weaving or jewellery-making? They are among the earliest arts.

 

Wouldn't it be something more basic, such as the first conscious act a child does of self-expression? It could be figuring out a way to get a toy from someone else by behaving a certain way. Just my rambling thoughts here.

 

I guess it's order of importance...

 

the first 'writing' WAS painting [stories told in pictograph/cave art], so i guess those two arts are tied for 'first'...

cooking isn't considered one of the arts, though it approaches an 'art form' at times...

'the arts' are considered to be music; art [includes painting, drawing, sculpture]; writing...

 

Qu:

arts: studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

If studying cookery does not intend to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills, I will eat my own feet.

With a nice mushroom sauce and a bottle of Bourdeaux.

 

Cooking can certainly be an art. Just look at the way they present the food in gourmet restaurants.