The Influence Of Art

     Up until the twentieth century art theorists had consistently sought for a definition of art—a definition that would determine a set of necessary and sufficient conditions for something to be called art. But artists in the 20th century did not want to be defined, and they deliberately tried to create artworks that would not fit under some theorist’s umbrella. We saw the Beatniks with their free verse; we saw the pop art of Andy Warhol; we saw the rise of abstractionist and surrealist painters; we saw “happenings”, and we saw “ready-made” art, all of which combined to make the finding of a definition of art almost

n reflecting on this week’s readings, I can see the connection between the previous readings on the Harlem Renaissance and the one on Abstract Expressionism, especially as it relates to art being used for social change. Just as our society was moving at a fast pace, so was our art. Looking back, it’s amazing to see how racism, women’s rights and war brought on so many different attitudes and the art of the 20th century represented these different ideas. As it relates to war, many people were concerned about the dangers of democracy, while others emphasized patriotism. In either case, you can see a split between people’s perceptions and beliefs. It’s clear that most of the artist of the 20th century that we discussed were always on the cutting edge toward cultural change. Their shocking and innovative techniques reflected the changing values that represented a forever changing society; and often times their art helped shaped our culture, and at the same time, reflected that culture back on to us. From all the different art movements discussed during this course, this week’s readings represents the changing role they art is beginning to play in the political area. I believe that art plays a vital role in democracy, by creating openness and the freedom of expression. It’s amazing how art, be that it through a painting, literature, sculpting or through music can bring about change. Art really makes an impact on our culture and society, from instilling values or by changing opinions. It seems at the heart of every major change throughout our history, you will find an artist that created that change through his or her works. We form our ideas by seeing,

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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?

Art is one of the most fascinating attractions that the world has to offer us. From its smallest art pieces to its enormous architectural designs. Art doesn’t have an age, whether it was made during the time of our ancestors the Homo erectus or as new as our present day. Art is a way of expression, to tell someone a story about a person event or thing. In this research essay I will be describing the Art work which I have researched that are most fascinating to me.

Where would the world be without music? People look at many high schools and see them for their football team or their basketball team, but what about the band or show choir? Many fine arts departments, such as theatre, band, choir, and debate, are overshadowed by athletics. This has lead to fine arts receiving less funding causing them to eventually shut down. Fine arts in public school provides students with community and scholarships towards a brighter future.

Art plays an important role in each society. Most artists believe that this kind of activities can enhance the people’s perspective, fuel economic development, bring intellectual stimulation and develop the community identity. Art can help people to understand the things such as the social issues in different ways. It can be a tool to build social connections among people with different identities.

Because of the breadth of anything is more than nothing, the artist can only work with something. Unless the artist is God, who can make something out of nothing, the role of the artist is to imitate aspects of the something. Thus, Art has transformed and redirected the path of many cultures. There are three major works which altered the course of how we portray colors, emotions, and our perceptions of reality. Joseph Albers, Grant Wood, and Pablo Picasso are perfect examples that exemplify how an artist can transform our political system and social norms. Each possesses the power to redirect and shape the culture or cultures in which we live.

Art is not just a picture on a wall or in a museum, art comes in many forms. It can be a song you just heard, a video you watched, or a painting you saw in a gallery. Also, art can be just text. All forms of art grasp you in different ways and make your thoughts evolve to new distances. Art can bring you feelings you did not think you had. You can perceive the art in many ways and the creator wants it to influence you. I believe that yes, at can truly influence society and inform human behavior. While it may seem to some that pictures, songs, and videos influence you the most, it is actually true that books are the most influential and informative because they get in touch with your mind and emotions.

From stick figures in the sand and the earliest animals painted and carved in stone, individuals worldwide have responded to the world by using images. The ultimate goal line of art, especially in the past, was to transport meaning and express important ideas, enlightening what was significant to every civilization, by eye-catching images. In be familiar with the subject matter of any painting, you have to look at the artist's objectives, which are regularly connected to social conditions, national or global issues and the demands of the public. To avoid the drawbacks of judging all art by our own personal experiences and personal views, we have to learn the background surrounding the artist when the work was created- that being the social

Abstract and modern art have really changed the way society views and appreciation for the amazing contributions and work created by artists. There are so many styles and concepts which those artists have come up with over times which are greatly reflected in their paintings and creations. In this essay we will be going on a journey to find out the inspiration and the intended messages from three paintings mentioned in the above topic.

“With great power, comes great responsibility”, are the well-known words uttered by Spider Man’s uncle, Ben Parker. It is not just a great quote from a movie, it also happens to be a universal idea focusing on the moral and ethical considerations that an individual who yields a certain level of power must make. This idea reins true in every aspect of life to include the vast world of art. Art is, without question, very powerful. Art has the ability to influence people and cause change in their lives in both the good and the bad. According to the Chicago Sun Times actor Bill Murray’s life was saved once by Jules Breton’s famous painting Song of a Lark. The actor admitted that the painting stopped him from having suicidal thoughts and gifted him a new hope for life(cite needed). This is a positive example and this goes without saying there are negative ones as well. In other aspects Art also wields the power to generate and manipulate emotion, which can then be harnessed to cause animosity and hatred amongst mankind as done by the Nazi Party’s propaganda films of World War II. Joseph Goebbels, who was Nazi Germany’s Minister of Propaganda prior to and during the war, used film as a machine to generate an anti-semetic campaign to influence the German people and rally them in support of a master race. One such film, Der Ewige Jude (The Eternal Jew), 1940, which was a major project of Goebbles, was created with the intent to paint the Jewish race as a parasitical bunch that

In philosophy, art and more specifically the definition of art is very controversial. There has been ongoing debate on whether or not art can truly be defined. If defined, is there worth behind the definition? There are two main contemporary definitions that can be used to narrow down this category. Modern conventionalist and contemporary both focus on art but at a different extent. Modern conventionalist emphasizes the movement of art and how it changes over time as well as it focuses on features and the relation properties. The broader definition is more of a traditional idea that focuses on more of arts characteristics and cultural background. Philosophers also take into consideration the concept of what truly is aesthetically pleasing. Using these resources philosophers must attempt to create a definition of the subject if at all possible.

Art is something that be more influential than words, it let's one express themselves in way that words don’t. Art has heavily impacted the society we live in, beyond paintings and 2-D images. For example the musical, West Side Story had an enormous impact on the world around it. It challenged people’s ideas on immigration and racism while capturing one's heart with a tragic love story. One a smaller scale, a mural in Morrison, IL, remines any viewer the importance of art. Art has transformed the social environment in America by questioning some of our fundamental values and thoughts; however, art has also inspired Americans to live their best life and strive for success.

Art. Art is formally defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture”, yet art is so much more. Art is not merely drawings and paintings, yet it is an individuals’ emotions, their mindset, their heart, all illustrated through strokes of a brush, sketches of a pencil, or a dripping of paint onto a canvas. The relationship between art and emotions have become the subject of many extensive studies, but the emotional influence of art has been established. As viewers, great amounts of society look at artistic works as quirky means to a financially compensating end. Capitalism, a phenomenon looked at as a blessing by some, yet a curse by many, has played a major role in increasing the volume of art production, yet this should not be taken lightly. Art should not be made solely for the purpose of financial gains, rather art should be produced for an emotional release. Abstract expressionism, an art form developed in the 1900s capitalized off this rationale: Art should be one’s channel of self-expression, a means to develop an emotional relationship between the artist and the viewers, and also with a higher spirituality. It was the fall of this movement that truly encouraged capitalist exploitation of art, through movements such as the Minimalist movement. The true meaning of art has been saturated by capitalist motives and a hunger for financial gain, rather than true expression and an