preview

The Greatness Of Art And The Greatness Of Art?

Decent Essays

Greatness of Art
Art is present in every person's life in greater or lesser degree. But what is it really? The Oxford dictionary defines art as the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. People often don't realize that they have a contact with art in their everyday life. But is it important to ask yourself a question, is art important and should we as a community promote and provide access to art? The answer is very simple. It is beneficial for a community to have better support and access to art. Art can be a way to express ourselves, it can be a way of living, and it can strengthen the economy.
First of all, art can be a way to express own feelings, emotions, and experiences. Oscar Wilde said “It is art, and art only, that reveals us to ourselves”. Undoubtedly, art is a crucial element in our life because it allows us to spark our creativity and innovation. Art is a very extensive subject, some of its subcategories are: plastic arts, acting, photography, literature, music, and dance and all of them help our creativity. For example, one form of art which lets us expand our knowledge is a film, but unfortunately, the film is presently taken as a form of entertainment, and not as an art. The last but not the least form of art on which I will focus is music. Music can be a form of entertainment or just a

Get Access