Medicine has been called art since ancient times. However, the term 'art' is still not clear when applied to medicine. The article aims to redefine the conception of art, taking into account its relation to the conception of beauty. In the traditional conception of art, understood as fine arts, beauty is its proper aim. When 'art' is understood as a 'craft' or 'trade', beauty is only one of its properties. In conclusion, there are indicated reasons why it would be better to describe medicine as craft rather than art.
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