The Importance Of Art

Saying that art is unessential for life, could be the most mindless commits that one can make, for art helps write history. Art is a creative release on a difficult life, as well as a way to document important information in history. Without art, we would lose important historic artifacts that are key for our understanding of the past. Without art we could not look back at history that was laid down for us.

The arts have a long and storied past in the United States. Through the years the arts have ranged from a luxury to a staple, rising and falling in interest and availability based on public opinion (Heilig, Cole, & Aguilar, 2010). Despite the rocky road the arts have faced, they never disappear completely. Art supporters hope to one day see a society that values the arts, and for the need to arts advocacy to vanish.

That are two kinds of people that exist when perceiving art; ones that view art and wonder what it is that the piece is trying to say and are then moved by the piece once they see what idea the piece is portraying, and the other kinds of people are ones that see art as asinine and simply walk past it without taking a second glance at it. After viewing a painting of Jesus, Dorothy Allison wrote that she,”took the notion that art should surprise and astonish, and hopefully make you think something you had not thought until you saw it.” Dorothy Allison is a person that views art and wonders what it is that the piece is trying to say and is then moved by the piece because of the message it is portraying. This is exactly what art should do and should be perceived with great attention. The reason for art is to tell a story. In cavemen days, it began as a method for storytelling, using visuals that cavemen would draw such as pictures of them hunting, fishing, and etc. Art is something that should be astonishing and surprising, and bring forth enlightenment about a certain subject or influence the way you view that subject matter after viewing a piece of art. Art without meaning is like a beautiful woman with no brains or heart, she could look as gorgeous as humanly possible, but without her having a purpose to her life or morals in that woman’s heart, she will

Pablo Picasso once said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up” (“10 famous Quotes”). Picasso was trying to express how too many people give up on art and often think it is one sided like a painting. One acceptable episode of rekindling art as an adult is in a moment Picasso, Maar and Oppenheim were at a cafe for lunch in Paris. Picasso was sitting at the table with his girlfriend and then noticed Oppenheim's fur covered bracelet then said “Almost anything can be covered in fur!”(“Meret Oppenheim, Object”). Oppenheim loved the idea so much she took Picasso seriously and, inspired by the tea cup she was drinking from, created a piece covered in fur called Le Déjeuner en fourrure. Art’s true nature is a difficult concept to grasp and Picasso understood that. Exploring art as controversial masterpieces that are related by the artist and defined by viewers, with a multitude of qualities is important to help define art’s true meaning found throughout history.

Art polarizes viewers and transcends what is visually introduced, the artist can be as provocative with the piece as they want as long as their artistic freedom to do so remains intact. Anonymity is the artists greatest weapon in combating trials such as bias or persecution, because when artistic freedom is not fully available, anonymity gives the artist the chance to communicate their full, unabridged message. Remaining anonymous incorporates a true sense of dedication to the art in question, not affiliating with the piece allows spectators to judge the art solely on the emotions evoked from what is displayed. An artist’s anonymity creates a sense of independence within an audience because they can interpret and relate to artwork in whatever way they choose, and by doing so members of the audience feel more connected to the artist.

Art education is often underestimated by many who believe that school was created to teach only analytical concepts such as mathematics and literature. However, research has shown that art courses are important, even necessary for students in elementary, middle, and high schools. These art classes may include not only visual arts but performing arts such as dance, theatre and choir. Barbara Streisand said, “Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for the truth,” (Quotations). Streisand points out that there are multiple benefits to art whether it be painted by a brush or sung from the heart. Art has the ability to allow people to see situations from

The purpose of art and its felicity lies both in its aesthetic quality as well is the instructive capacity of art, wherein the various perspectives employed by artist 's help to understand the particular period in which the work was created and the influences that may have attributed to the final product. The early 19th century in Europe was marked by a desire to return to the classicism of the Greek and Roman empires as it connoted a sense of stability after the upheaval of the French revolution which had brought down existing social, political and economic structures to an end. The work ofJoseph Anton Koch, a German painter who chose to live in Rome and imbibe the traditions of the classicists shows in his work a clear attachment to the values of linear composition and idyllic subject matter and this is clearly apparent in his monumental workHeroic Landscape with Rainbow, now a part of the European gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City.This work is an apt illustration of the manner in which the neoclassical tradition of landscape painting became an important part of the works of European painters of the early 19th century as a means of portraying the kind of society which people aspired to after the upheavals of the late 18th century.

Over the years, the opinion on the vitality of the arts has fallen dramatically. Due to this, an increasing amount of schools cut their budget and time for their arts programs. This is extremely detrimental to the well-being of many people, especially children, who rely on the arts. Not only do the arts provide a safe, fun, and healthy way to release pent-up energy and provide a way for people to express themselves, but studies have shown that the arts benefit people in a myriad of different ways in the long run. The arts are more than just beneficial - they are vital. The arts are integral to the growth and well being to many students and if schools cut these programs, there will be a widespread negative effect across the board - and the educational system will have failed to provide the best education for their students.

Can the arts play a role in solving international conflicts? At first, my answer was a no. I mean international conflicts are complex and far reaching. How could the arts possibly play a role? However, throughout the day I thought about it more. I thought about how music, novels, films, paintings can affect us on a very personal level. There have been plenty of times when art has put me in either the best of moods or in the worst of moods. I then realized that the arts can play a role. Perhaps not directly, but it can influence culture and culture can influence society which can then affect the world. The main examples that came to my mind was The Beatles and Bob Marley’s One Love Peace concert. However, before getting into that I want to discuss the benefit concert held by Ariana Grande after the Manchester terrorist attack.

2) Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem-solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

The role of art in society is very important in every aspect of society especially historically. As I have mentioned in previous discussions throughout this course I believe that art is important for many reasons. I think one of the most important contributions art has given to this contemporary society is a unmediated form of communication. Communication is always important in society and I believe it is one of the most crucial things that art is able to provide to society. Without this form of communication how would members of society who cannot express themselves verbally to express themselves.

Art is a form of human expression. Art can be seen as the artist sleight of hand on his mood. Art is in various media from posters to public wall of which we call “graffiti”. Art is elusive as the use of colors shapes and the surface used adds a new dimension. Art portrays various ideas, feelings such as triumph, love, happiness, sorrow and boredom in loss to mention a few. Art is beauty and creativity. During man’s evolution art has progressed over in its most primitive state up to its most modernized versions today.

A lot of people think that art can only go as far as a class in school, but in reality there is art around everyone. Art can be a way of life for some people, and for others it is simply just something they pass every single day. What they do not realize is that art can have benefits in different aspects in their life, in children's lives, and even the world around them.

Throughout history, one of the most expressive mediums through which humans can convey their thoughts is via art. Whether it is through sculpture, painting, or a print, an artist is capable of making a political statement or endorsing an idea simply by subtly alluding to it in their work. Alternatively, an artist can be forthright with their ideals as would have been the case for people such as the Dadaists. In any case, artists are able to support a lot more than just beauty in their work, and a pretty sky or a scantily clad woman on a canvas does not always directly reflect what the artist is truly saying. Unsurprisingly, it did not take long for those in power to realize the significance of art, and so for as long as art has been around, those in power have wanted its endorsement. The Spanish Royal Family wanted Diego Velazquez to flatter them, and noblemen such as Philip the Good wanted Jan Van Eyck for a court painter (Philip). Wanting a painter to help with your public image is one thing, but many other entities throughout history have seen art as a threat rather than a blessing. Groups such as the Nazi Regime in Europe and the Communist Party of China during their cultural revolution are both perfect examples of entities that took it upon themselves to either restrict or destroy art based on what they viewed as acceptable, effectively limiting societal advancement in the process.

How many schools across the country use creative tactics to make their classroom a more stimulating environment for students? Fine arts have played a very small part in academic education as of recent years. Yet, studies have shown a positive correlation between the two. Teachers should be required to integrate fine arts into their curriculum to create a more engaging environment. Students perform better when they have a captivating environment to interact with each other. Every student is different meaning that they all learn separate ways. By using the arts in academic classes, it can help students who struggle with learning from reading or lectures. Not only do the arts help with student’s education; it helps them learn important life lessons such as patience, diligence, creativity, teamwork, and developing social skills.