What is Art?
About nine months ago I thought I knew what art was. I had the basics down; that art is defined in the eye of the beholder. That everyone defines, describes, observes, creates, visualizes, feels, and interprets art differently. That art is simply using imagination to think outside the box. I thought art may be an outlet, therapy, inspiration, hope, or a passion. Or that art may be entertainment, freedom, creativity, or a way of expression. I figured art must be a part of one’s culture, environment or geographic. I discovered that art was part of the nature of consciousness, a fantasized reality, and or a reflection of life circumstances. Art is how you perceive the world. As the world enters a new era, art does too; art changes as the world changes.
I knew that art is universal. Everyone, no matter if they are rich, poor, small, tall, young or old, has the ability to enjoy it and create it. I understood that art can bring people together and form a sense of unity like no other thing on earth because everyone has the ability appreciate art regardless of his or her race, circumstances, or interests. And that it allows people to break free from the structure of their daily lives and bring out their creative side that does not necessarily get used without art. The type of self-expression that provides a sense of breaking from reality and indulging in imagination. Due to this I concluded that art is freedom in itself and reflects an individual’s freedom. Individuals have the freedom to create whatever their heart desires. Not only is there freedom in creating art, but there is freedom in interpreting art. Although I figured interpreting art may become controversial, since people tend to view things through their personal perspectives and have their own viewpoints.
Art can be lots of different things and being an artist is not limited to drawing figures on a piece of paper, an artist can be Taylor Swift. Song lyrics tend to match exactly how one is feeling at that moment. Musicians have a huge influence on their audiences, an influence that is examined by many, to determine if they are a good or bad influence. Taylor lives through her music and people all over the world turn to her music for inspiration. She portrays messages and morals through her music, her artwork, and that is beautiful.
After taking AP Art History, my perspective on art has changed immensely. I’ve always admired art, but now I have a true appreciation for it. I have learned to contextualize and analyze European and global artworks using form, function, content, and context. I have gained a deep understanding of the meaning of artworks, and have been able to apply my thoughts to artworks, artists' styles, and art movements. I have always loved going to museums with friends and I’d glance at the artworks and think to myself “Oh, that’s pretty” or “Wow I wonder how that was created” etc. Last month I went to The Broad with my mom. It was as if I had never been to a museum before. I walked in and I felt a sense of excitement and love for the artwork. I wasn’t just drawn to the physical appearance of the artworks, I was more interested in the content of the artwork. I felt connected to the artist's emotions through their pieces of art. I finally learned that art really does make up who you are, how you feel, and how you see. People need to realize and appreciate the beauty of art in this world and help make the world a better place.
About nine months ago I thought I knew what art was. I had the basics down; that art is defined in the eye of the beholder. That everyone defines, describes, observes, creates, visualizes, feels, and interprets art differently. That art is simply using imagination to think outside the box. I thought art may be an outlet, therapy, inspiration, hope, or a passion. Or that art may be entertainment, freedom, creativity, or a way of expression. I figured art must be a part of one’s culture, environment or geographic. I discovered that art was part of the nature of consciousness, a fantasized reality, and or a reflection of life circumstances. Art is how you perceive the world. As the world enters a new era, art does too; art changes as the world changes.
I knew that art is universal. Everyone, no matter if they are rich, poor, small, tall, young or old, has the ability to enjoy it and create it. I understood that art can bring people together and form a sense of unity like no other thing on earth because everyone has the ability appreciate art regardless of his or her race, circumstances, or interests. And that it allows people to break free from the structure of their daily lives and bring out their creative side that does not necessarily get used without art. The type of self-expression that provides a sense of breaking from reality and indulging in imagination. Due to this I concluded that art is freedom in itself and reflects an individual’s freedom. Individuals have the freedom to create whatever their heart desires. Not only is there freedom in creating art, but there is freedom in interpreting art. Although I figured interpreting art may become controversial, since people tend to view things through their personal perspectives and have their own viewpoints.
Art can be lots of different things and being an artist is not limited to drawing figures on a piece of paper, an artist can be Taylor Swift. Song lyrics tend to match exactly how one is feeling at that moment. Musicians have a huge influence on their audiences, an influence that is examined by many, to determine if they are a good or bad influence. Taylor lives through her music and people all over the world turn to her music for inspiration. She portrays messages and morals through her music, her artwork, and that is beautiful.
After taking AP Art History, my perspective on art has changed immensely. I’ve always admired art, but now I have a true appreciation for it. I have learned to contextualize and analyze European and global artworks using form, function, content, and context. I have gained a deep understanding of the meaning of artworks, and have been able to apply my thoughts to artworks, artists' styles, and art movements. I have always loved going to museums with friends and I’d glance at the artworks and think to myself “Oh, that’s pretty” or “Wow I wonder how that was created” etc. Last month I went to The Broad with my mom. It was as if I had never been to a museum before. I walked in and I felt a sense of excitement and love for the artwork. I wasn’t just drawn to the physical appearance of the artworks, I was more interested in the content of the artwork. I felt connected to the artist's emotions through their pieces of art. I finally learned that art really does make up who you are, how you feel, and how you see. People need to realize and appreciate the beauty of art in this world and help make the world a better place.
