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A General View of Art
A General View of Art
INTRODUCTION:
- WHAT IS ART?
How would you define ‘art’? For many people art is a specific thing, a painting, sculpture or photograph, a dance, a poem or a
play. It is all of these things, and more. They are mediums of artistic expression. Webster’s New Collegiate dictionary defines
art as “The conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects.” Yet art is much
more than a medium, or words on a page. It is the expression of our experience. Joseph Brodsky hints at a definition of art in his
poem “New Life”:
a. Etymology of Art
- The word Art originally comes from the Aryan root ar meaning “join” “put together”. From this ancient etymon, two
Greek verbs are derived, artizein meaning “to prepare,” and arkiskein, “to put together”. The Latin term ars, artis,
means everything that is artificially made or composed by man. In modern times the word art is restricted to express the
fine arts, including belles lettres or the classical humanities. But in our days, it has often been narrowed down to signify
only one art, painting.
- The very existence of art depends on its message to man and society; society needs artists and artists need society.
4 reasons why art is important for our society (4 reasons why art is important for our society – Art Light
(artlightinc.com))
Art has existed for many years in our society. We have seen paintings in caves and rocks. However, many of us don’t take art
very seriously. We think it’s something anyone can do. But art needs lots of creativity and is very important for our society for
the following reasons.
1. it is a natural behavior.
Just like language is a natural behavior of expressing oneself, so is art. When children are young, they draw to express
themselves. They try to draw something creative that reflects their thought process.
4. Attracts tourism.
People visit many places because of art, like the Louvre in Paris or Granville Island in Vancouver. Art doesn’t only mean
expensive things; these are architecture and sculpture as well.
ACITIVITY #1
Art, in its broadest sense, is a form of communication. It means whatever the artist intends it to mean, and this meaning
is shaped by the materials, techniques, and forms it makes use of, as well as the ideas and feelings it creates in its
2. How arts affect our lives? What role does it play? ( 25pts.)
Arts bring magnificence into our reality. It brings a feeling of delight and joy. It is a significant device in making us analyze our
convictions considering a drawing or impression of truth. Craftsmanship can ship us to an alternate time and spot and it fills in
as healer, teacher, darling and companion.