Yang 1Yang 2Yang 3Goody YangBlock # 39/24/14AP EngLangComp: AtkinsDefining ArtHave you ever looked or hear some sort of object or sound and feeling some sort of emotional overflowing your body? Some individuals define that as art; the Merriam-Webster definition of art is, "the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power." Throughout the generations and centuries, art has changed its meaning along with our evolving society. Old fashion art consists of having creative skills that is put to use, compared to modern day, art can be in the form of anything that expresses creativity or anything that disturbs the mind. Art is used in our media for advertising ideas and products; art is even being changed and modified to our likings such as Photoshop and plastic surgery because the body can also be like art as we look at one another with emotional connections.Looking at an object and feeling some sort of emotion causes the individuals to wonder, how can the artist do such a good job at conveying his thoughts and beauty? Through experiences and truths they connect through their work, which can impact the thoughts of other's views of conflict and ignite deeper thoughts. In one of Faulkner's line, he states how a poet's voice was like the pillars to help them endure and prevail, relating to Solzhenitsyn's purpose in his speech which he asked the artists and writers to help end falsehood so that it could end further problems. In Plato's writings he mentions, "…music imitates emotions…poetry, drama, music, painting, dance, all stir up our emotions. All of the arts move people powerfully," showing us that with the help of art, our society can have a different outlook of problems and issues.Without art, the world wouldn't be industrializing and that is why with industrialization something has to change such as the definition of art and the uses of art. Art now-a-days are used in advertisement, such as modeling agency, to make money; it's considered art because it makes an impact on the individuals self esteem and outlook of what's the "perfect" body. Musicians are also using their talents and skills to make a living because music is either bought or downloaded illegally now. Music is supposed to be enjoyed with others and shared. In Solzhenitsyn's speech, "…holding Art in our hands, confidently considering ourselves to be its masters, boldly we direct it, we renew, reform, and manifest it; we sell it for money..." shows exactly what our economy is using art for.Art is used for oneself thought which constantly changes which makes us well rounded beings. Art could be defined as something appealing to the eyes such as the advertisements mentioned before. Art stimulates different parts of our brains which allow a wide range and variety of emotions which explains why a poem or a novel can make someone angry or happy; it is also what changes and challenges our world's perception of things. Modern society's inability of understanding the power of art separates us farther from understanding the true meaning of art.In our continually growing and evolving society, art is one of the many that are evolving with it; art is our brain's right hemisphere which will constantly be growing and learning from scientists' discoveries. As art continues to evolve with our world so will the understanding and use of art will become.Infinite Search - Dan MAY
