Blog Post #2

 

What role does art have in your life?

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This question stood out the most to me as it takes a different look on the world of art and how society reacts to art. The other questions focus on other peoples perception of art, when art is actually a really personal topic.  When you walk into an art museum you are most likely presented with a picture of something or any material object thats stands motionless on the floor.  This puts froth the idea that art can only be accessible to the rich and famous. I do not agree that all art is reserved for only a select few. In theory all one needs to create art is creativity, idea, and a vision. So anyone can have art as long as they are alive and put in some work. Art is personal, so anything that feels right to you is art, at least thats the way I see it. Everyones interpretation of art is different.  However my idea of art goes beyond this.

 

To me, the most important art in my life that I could never live without is music. "The importance of art in our daily lives is very similar to that of music. Just like art, music can make life extremely joyful and can have a huge effect on our mood. In the workplace in particular, music is something that can help people set the mood for what they are about to do". I feel that music is one of the most important types of art ever created. The reason is because you can replicate every mood and feeling in existence in music. I wake up to music and I go to bed with it. It brings me piece and an escape from the usual stresses of life. Music and art connects me to my ancestors as well as different points in my life that are very meaningful and memorable for me. "Confidence Boost. Remember being a kid, and the feeling of pride you would feel when your mom hung your artwork up on the fridge or wall for all the world to see?". 

 

Similar to scent music can transport you back to a moment in your life, wether that be good or bad, it displays the sheer power of it.  To diverge from the music standpoint, other forms of art are really important in my life as well. For example my grandparents collection of paintings have found homes I parts of my house. Every time I gaze at them I feel so lucky to be able to own such beautiful pieces of art but also extremely lucky to be the caretakers of y family's history and legacy. 

 

Works Cited: Davis, Ben. “Home.” MVOrganizing, 31 May 2021, https://www.mvorganizing.org/what-is-the-importance-of-art-and-music-in-our-life/#What_are_the_benefits_of_arts