Joel Hagstrom-Reflection on Art as an Expression

In the Nature of Art, the chapter concerning R. G. Collingwood refers to art as expression.  Based off of Collingwood's thoughts it can be said that expressing one's inner thoughts, by speech, to another individual incites the same emotions in the person listening, if done effectively.  By effectively communicating thoughts to those around the individual, can it be considered art if the same emotions expressed by one individual are then felt by another? Is communicating effectively through words an art form? In relation to works of art (paintings, sculptures, etc.), is an object only considered art if the work itself is expressing the artist's feelings to those around him/her?  Art is effectively used as a means of communication to the world around us, showing how we view certain objects, and how we are feeling.  Collingwood shows us how through the expression of emotion, art is created.