What Is Art? gathers reflections from Emirati artists across generations to explore the evolving meaning of art in contemporary life. Positioned at the intersection of philosophy, society, and aesthetics, the volume traces how artistic practices respond to time, place, and cultural context. Through diverse testimonies and critical perspectives, the book reveals art as a living, shifting field that extends beyond formal definitions, engaging questions of identity, value, and expression. It highlights the Emirati artistic landscape as a vibrant site shaped by heritage and innovation, while posing a universal inquiry that transcends borders: What defines art in a changing world? By documenting plural viewpoints and lived creative experience, the publication serves as a contemporary reference and a cultural document, inviting readers to reconsider the boundaries of artistic meaning and to recognize art as an active force within human development.