What is traditional art?

Bidauld, Still Life, 1810

According to ehow.com, "There is no official definition of "traditional" art paintings. However, the term "modern" art generally refers to any art created from approximately 1860 through the mid-20th century. That said, if one were to compare "modern" art paintings to "traditional" art paintings, one might say that a "traditional" art painting would be a painting in a style similar to paintings produced before 1860 (approximately), while a "modern" art painting would be a painting in the style of paintings produced after 1860."  One could also say the modern art embraces abstraction, expressionism, impressionism, cubism, surrealism and etc, these are all styles after 1860.  Nowadays, I believe, traditional painting also limits themselves to the genre of still life, landscape and portrait.  Enjoy!