Wk 13 — Essay 2 — Art!
Guadalupe Murillo
Professor Glenn Zucman
Art 110
22 November 2020
What is Art ?
Art has different definitions, much like beauty. At the beginning of the semester I didn’t know much about the meaning of art. The way I think and perceive art is quite different from before. My old definition of art was anything could be art; art is all about expressing one’s emotions and feelings into an object whether it’s sculpting,painting ,or drawing. My definition hasn’t changed but instead more ideas have been added. Art now to me is all about simplicity and detail. The most simple things can be art and art can be made in all sorts of ways. There is no one way to do art. It all depends on the artist and his or her views. Art is all about the small details, they can hold a way bigger meaning then something in plain sight.
Art is all around us. My major doesn’t revolve around art , however it still can be used. Psychology is the study of the brain, behaviors, and people. When conducting experiments or drawing the parts of the brain art can be used. Art can be used to show visuals that maybe words cant show or explain. During experiments art can be used to show steps making participants more aware of what will occur. Art is very enriching and can fill many lives with happiness. I have learned much about art and how it can affect many lives in a positive way. I will be sure to continue to be involved in art whether it’s making it myself or learning about other artists.
Of course art is important. Without art the world would be plain and dull. If art was vanished people would have no sense of detail. Art includes all these small details that hold big meanings and can have impactful messages. If art and artists disappeared off earth, things in general would have no meaning. Art is all about telling a story and showing its importance. A great nation deserves great art. Everything I can think of was built upon art. Everyone deserves to see masterpieces and everyone deserves to express their thoughts and emotions in whatever way they decide and call it art.
My art class has had a huge impact on me, and I never thought it would. Art has many definitions and not one of them is wrong. Much like beauty it all depends on the eye of the beholder. Everyone can look at the same piece and come up with a different outcome. Art isn’t complicated it’s about simplicity and detail. The small details are what matter, they are the things that tell a story. The things we take for granted are art, everything can be art as long as that is what we want it to be.
