Take a look at this piece of art. Notice how this piece doesn’t seem to have a function, but it can simply be enjoyed just by observing it with your eyes. How would you characterize this piece of art if you needed to place it in a specific area of a museum?

Painting of a tower with many openings that rises into the sky, with the top slightly obscured by clouds, next to a harbor town filled with people.

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visual arts

visual arts

written arts

written arts

performing arts

performing arts

decorative arts

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Based on your description of the artwork, it would best fit in the category of visual arts. This category encompasses various forms of art that are primarily visual in nature, such as paintings, sculptures, and photography, which can be enjoyed simply through observation.