Was literature considered art?

Literature and art are both important parts of human civilization, but literature is not entirely an art, although it occupies a certain position in the field of art. Literature is a form of expression of language and words. It is an important part of human cultural activities to convey thoughts, emotions, values and other information through language and words. Literature could express human life, history, society, and culture through stories, poems, novels, essays, and other forms. It had a unique artistic charm. However, literature was not the same as art. Art is a broader concept, including music, painting, sculpture, drama, film, dance and other forms of cultural activities, more emphasis on creativity and expressiveness, emphasizing the artist's imagination and creativity, as well as the impact of their works on the audience's emotions and thoughts. Therefore, although literature and art were closely related, literature was not entirely an art. Literature could express one's thoughts and emotions through language and words, but it did not have the characteristics of art.