Last Essay

Art to me was a body of work that was used to express the way someone feels. I believed all art had to convey a message. Art was supposed to make us think about what it’s trying to say and relate it to the real world. At the beginning of the semester I also thought art could only be considered art if it had a meaning.

My idea of art has changed to become more inclusive of different kinds. At first I would only consider paintings/drawings as art. Now I understand performances can be seen as art as well.

Art to me now is anything that’s intended to be art. A splash of paint on a canvas can be considered art. I now see that art doesn’t need a deep meaning in order to be considered art. Art doesn’t always have to be thought provoking. it’s just a method for people to express whatever they’re feeling.

I think engaging with art can make you a more complete human being. It opens you up to see things from a different perspective.

Art definitely matters. Since so many things are considered art for example movies,music, performances the world would be bland if those things vanished. There would be no creativity in the world if art suddenly didn’t exist. I believe everything in the world would be the same if art wasn’t here because art allows people to express their individuality.