Classical art forms are art having highest refinement while folk art is more under evolution. Both have different origin & meaning.

CLASSICAL ART: ORIGIN - They are considered as divine in origin (Natya Shastra). REFINEMENT - high level of refinement. STANDARDIZATION - high standardization which written & established rules for performance. EXPERTS - are involved in classical music who provide training. INVOLVEMENT - trained experts. FOLK ART: Anthropogenic origin which is of very recent time compared to classical. Low level of Refinement. Low standardization values from region's communities & even individuals. No formal training is required. Common people/communities.