Pat's Take on "ART"

I highly recommend that everybody check out THIS ARTICLE over at Mokuren Dojo. Pat has possibly hit upon the answer as to "What makes a Martial Art "ART"?
Pat's analogy of "Art" as "abstract" is brilliant, and makes complete sense in the context of those of us who practice a martial art that expresses itself through forms.
Check out Pat's article at the link above, and remember:
"Combat brings necessary pain, Art necessarily brings pleasure"...