Imagination and Realism

All things expressive are considered art in my opinion. From literature to facial expressions, expressive things are art because imagination is expressed through art. Imagination is a helpful tool for analyzing a form of art. Without imagination, the world wouldn't have half of the creations we have today and humans wouldn't be as expressive as they are today. 

Although imagination may influence some art, it doesn't influence all art. Art may not be inspired by imagination or intend to inspire others.  Realism in art is defined as something that the artist creates just to create something without the intent of it being analyzed for its meaning. I often feel like people always try to analyze everything in the world because they need to find meaning to everything.