Cultural Influence Of The Arts

“After a certain high level of technical skill achieved, science and arts tend to coalesce in esthetics, plasticity, and form. The greatest scientist are artist as well” (Albert Einstein). In this advanced modern tech-world mostly people are dependent on science and technology, but arts also play an important role in education. Art creates balanced thinking and better imagination which helps humans to be successful in their career. Yo-Yo Ma intensely informs about important role of arts in modern education society throughout his essay Necessary Edges: Arts, Empathy, and education. Ma illustrates that arts should be also part of education, because it improve students to filter their imagination through disciplined knowledge. Liberal arts should be equal to science and technology because it creates new idea, and in this modern world people should think critical than divergent in their lives. Empathy teaches students to understand and simplify the complicated life. Collaboration include discussion amongst people or group to make things effortless. Moreover liberal arts itself is beauty such as performing arts, it values the beauty of imagination in modern society by art and sculpture.

Some of the most redefining and revolutionary moments in the history of man socially, have been catalyzed by use of art. Throughout the age’s music, imagery and poetry have been a fundamental tool in reaching out to the masses to condemn vices, motivate people and bring awareness. One cannot underestimate the impact that art has in influencing and communicating an idea to the people. Art is an integral ingredient in the cohesion and integration of any society. Through poetry, the poet is able to put across a message that resonates in the minds of the reader in an artistic manner that ultimately triggers a response. Art is therefore a force to reckon with in the transformation of a society or a regime.

When most people think about art, the first thing to come to mind would usually be paintings that are hung up in a museum. Unless you really understand the value of art you may not believe me when I say the value of art is essential to the well being of free individuals. This idea can be supported by Bell Hooks story named “ Art On My Mind”.

The government can watch as people work hard to get what they earn, or they can also finance the artist. Art can be used to show cultural heritage for a community, learning experiences, and much more. The government will be able to help the living area by investing in art to “revitalize inner-city communities”. Government officials can also use art to raise funds for charities and worthy causes that help benefit everyone around them. With the help of a government, an artist can make art that will “reflect national pride” and reflect “the community’s cultural values, history, and

Art is a catalyst of change. It can confront both social and political issues as well as providing people with a creative outlet in which they can express their innermost thoughts and feelings - but what effect can art have on our society as a whole? Artists today have the unique ability to connect with people in a creative, innovative way that they can understand and interpret themselves. With this ability, artists are able to express their own views as well as influencing the views of others. Art is an immense part of our world – so much so that we barely even consider its impact upon us – but just how significant is the work of artists in our modern day society?

Using your understanding of Clifford Geertz’s ideas as expressed in “Art as a Cultural System” as a starting point, analyse works by two Australian composers, or popular, folk or traditional musicians or groups. Discuss how musical, textual and / or performance features may be interpreted as having arisen from the cultural environment in which the works were created.

Countless success stories can be found of people who have benefited from art programs in the way of character building. Art programs affect the characteristics of people differently, but always in a positive way. Singing in a choir can improve a student’s social skills and allow him to experience participating in a team. Painting a fruit bowl can enhance one’s perspective and help develop his style. Acting in a play can help to build and secure a person’s self esteem and help him grow as an individual. Art can also benefit communities and societies. Charity concerts and public performances by school music and drama groups help add a sense of happiness and togetherness to the surrounding community as people gather for a common purpose. Public murals and art gatherings

How should art and sports contribute to the "good life" of an American citizen? How should we value art and sports in our culture? What is the real purpose of arts and physical education? How does art and sports take part in my culture? How should we, as a culture value sports and art? We should value art and sport more as part of our culture.

Singer and entertainer, Andy Stewart once said, “The point with public art, I think, is that it helps people form a sense that the place they live in is unique, that there's something special about it.” Public art can influence our emotions, thoughts, and actions. The art that is created can be consider to be an inspiration, or disrespectful towards the community and towards critics. Public art can bring depth into something that is not considered to be worthy of talking.

Schools that offer fine arts classes have lower dropout rates and raised attendance. The fine arts positively impact students of lower socioeconomic status more those of a higher  status. The fine arts have no barriers for race, religion, and culture when it comes to being involved in the arts. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to be involved (Katy Independent School District). Without the arts these students have no outlet for creative capabilities and no way to express their talents. Students who need this way of expressing themselves are overlooked and they are the ones who need it the most (Dickson). When viewing the participation of arts in the eyes of a ten-year old, “It cools kids down after all the other hard stuff they have to think about” (Arts and Smarts: Test Scores and Cognitive Development).

Another possibly positive outcome of art in the public could be the affect that it may have on the younger generations. If children are being raised in a community where they can see art on a daily basis then I believe it will have a positive effect on their lives by allowing them to learn how to appreciate art and what it has to offer. Art being in the public is also a way to grant people, who do not have enough money to enjoy the luxury of going to a gallery, the pleasure of seeing something aesthetically appealing on a regular basis. It also makes a town more interesting to visit; no one wants to visit a town with not much excitement. I once went to an art festival in Baltimore, Maryland, where they had green marbles ground up and put into the black top roads. This sight alone made my heart race and made this town more exciting. For towns that may have tourism it could be a way to attract to coming there or maybe even staying.

When being young in communities that have high violence rates and low average income, it can be difficult to not only harbor and process your feelings and experiences, but to also have a platform to express those experiences and be heard. Children that grow up in these areas often experience less outdoor recreational activities, lower levels of academic achievement, diminished cognitive functioning, lower socioemotional functioning, which can leads to later life issues (Shinew, Stodolska, Roman & Yahner, 2013; McLoyd, 1998). One way to counter the negative effects of the environment is with art based activities. Unfortunately, the arts is usually not a priority in public education and communities, but this norm should be challenged because the arts are a way to combat the issues that communities are faced with (Kratus, 2007). The arts are therapeutic and vital for bettering youth’s experience in these settings in this time of their development, teaching children discipline and skills for future use and exposing youth to career fields that are not prominent in their community.

An artist, can and has represented what he or she sees then produces it on a material, which allows the audience see a different point-of-view to see the world. A piece of art can allow the viewers to have an emotional feeling, which has allowed life to imitate art because that feeling they have discovered can or have stuck with them and changed their perception on how to act upon on an action. Art is neither one of reflection of social change or an impetus, it is both. Art is neither just one, it engages each person in a rather different way. Art work has created such emotions to some people that it has created resistance and revolution throughout the years.

In The Republic, Plato goes into detail about how he feels about the arts, and poetry, and how he views the effects of the arts as being negative to the ideal society. Plato’s main belief is that the arts don’t show reality, but rather, that the arts are merely imitation, and promote corruption in society. He also believes that the arts should be censored, or banished. However, although the arts can be deceitful at times, art can be educational and beneficial to creating a strong society if they are portrayed in the right ways. Therefore, I believe that in order to have an ideal society, instead of banishing the arts as a whole, there should be some form of censorship put into place, just like all other aspects in life (The Republic).

In addition, art can be a way people can help express and bring attention to their own ideas. David again says that if a person were to find an inspirational art piece, say on a building or poster, then those art pieces will help a person become motivated to make a change in their world. Furthermore, if a person were to create inspirational art then that allows a person to get their own ideas across to the world. That person may be the one to help people make a change or that piece of art can show the creator of the art is trying to make a difference in their world. So to restate, “everywhere [people] go art is evident. Parks often use sculptures to add interest and to inform people.