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December 17th, 2020
What is Art?
This essay delves into the complex topic of describing what art is to the artist, but also what art can be for the viewer as well. Art is a universal language of creating.
It is a language that explores all senses. It takes many forms for many different individuals. Art is a tangible display of what the human mind is capable of creating. A mind that reflects a small amount of creativity that the Creator of the universe used when making the entire world and all that is in it. Art is a reflection of the beauty around us. Art can be a simple finger painting by a small child, or it can be a paint brush on canvas by a trained artist. Art can be colors and shapes splashed playfully, or skillfully over a surface with precise strategy.
With many layers to what art can be, there are endless possibilities for the artist. This is one of the things that makes art what it is. The opportunity to create something one of a kind. Each area of art is unique to the one who takes up the challenge and calls themselves an artist. It can be found throughout limitless mediums of material. Through paintings, sculptures, photography, music, graphic design, etc. Art can be seen in the soft colors of a pastel landscape painting, felt through a sculpture’s chiseled shapes, and heard in the rhythms of a song.
As an art viewer, the art is in contemplation. It’s asking questions about the reasons behind certain kinds of art. When the artist planned that particular piece, what was the message they wanted to come across? What were they wanting you to feel and experience when viewing their art? Why the choice of medium? In conclusion, art is a mindset and a way of life.
Wow. Beautiful written! You are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you so much for your comment!
DeleteI loved looking at your art!!
ReplyDelete(it's so fun for me to see other ppl using their talents)
I’m so glad, Liberty!!
Delete(I agree, and thank you!) <3
We should make a art tag to do on our blogs together!