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Why Is Art Important? – The Value of Creative Expression

The importance of art is an important topic and has been debated for many years. Some might think art is not as important as other disciplines like science or technology. Some might ask what art is able to offer the world in terms of evolution in culture and society, or perhaps how can art change us and the world. This article aims to explore these weighty questions and more. So, why is art important to our culture? Let us take a look.

Table of Contents

• 1.1 The Definition of Art
• 1.2 The Types and Genres of Art
• 2.1 Art Is a Universal Language
• 2.2 Art Allows for Self-Expression
• 2.3 Art Keeps Track of History and Culture
• 2.4 Art Assists in Education and Human Development
• 2.5 Art Adds Beauty for Art’s Sake
• 2.6 Art Is Socially and Financially Rewarding
• 2.7 Art Is a Powerful (Political) Tool
• 3 Art Will Always Be There
• 4.1 What Is the Importance of Arts?
• 4.2 Why Is Art Important to Culture?
• 4.3 What Are the Different Types of Art?
• 4.4 What Is the Definition of Art?

What Is Art?

There is no logical answer when we ponder the importance of arts. It is, instead, molded by centuries upon centuries of creation and philosophical ideas and concepts. These not only shaped and informed the way people did things, but they inspired people to do things and live certain ways.

We could even go so far as to say the importance of art is borne from the very act of making art. In other words, it is formulated from abstract ideas, which then turn into the action of creating something (designated as “art”, although this is also a contested topic). This then evokes an impetus or movement within the human individual.

This impetus or movement can be anything from stirred up emotions, crying, feeling inspired, education, the sheer pleasure of aesthetics, or the simple convenience of functional household items – as we said earlier, the importance of art does not have a logical answer.

Before we go deeper into this question and concept, we need some context. Below, we look at some definitions of art to help shape our understanding of art and what it is for us as humans, thus allowing us to better understand its importance.

The Definition of Art

Simply put, the definition of the word “art” originates from the Latin ars or artem , which means “skill”, “craft”, “work of art”, among other similar descriptions. According to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, the word has various meanings; art may be a “skill acquired by experience, study, or observation”, a “branch of learning”, “an occupation requiring knowledge or skill”, or “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”.

We might also tend to think of art in terms of the latter definition provided above, “the conscious use of skill” in the “production of aesthetic objects”. However, does art only serve aesthetic purposes? That will also depend on what art means to us personally, and not how it is collectively defined. If a painting done with great skill is considered to be art, would a piece of furniture that is also made with great skill receive the same label as being art?

Thus, art is defined by our very own perceptions.

Art has also been molded by different definitions throughout history. When we look at it during the Classical or Renaissance periods , it was very much defined by a set of rules, especially through the various art academies in the major European regions like Italy (Academy and Company for the Arts of Drawing in Florence), France (French Academy of Fine Arts), and England (Royal Academy of Arts in London).

In other words, art had an academic component to it so as to distinguish artists from craftsmen.

The defining factor has always been between art for art’s sake , art for aesthetic purposes, and art that serves a purpose or a function, which is also referred to as “utilitarianism”. It was during the Classical and Renaissance periods that art was defined according to these various predetermined rules, but that leaves us with the question of whether these so-called rules are able to illustrate the deeper meaning of what art is?

If we move forward in time to the 20 th  century and the more modern periods of art history, we find ourselves amidst a whole new art world. People have changed considerably between now and the Renaissance era, but we can count on art to be like a trusted friend, reflecting and expressing what is inherent in the cultures and people of the time.

During the 20 th  century, art was not confined to rules like perspective, symmetry, religious subject matter, or only certain types of media like oil paints . Art was freed, so to say, and we see the definition of it changing (literally) in front of our very own eyes over a variety of canvases and objects. Art movements like Cubism , Fauvism, Dadaism, and Surrealism, among others, facilitated this newfound freedom in art.

Artists no longer subscribed to a set of rules and created art from a more subjective vantage point.

Additionally, more resources became available beyond only paint, and artists were able to explore new methods and techniques previously not available. This undoubtedly changed the preconceived notions of what art was. Art became commercialized, aestheticized, and devoid of the traditional Classical meaning from before. We can see this in other art movements like Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism, among others.

The Types and Genres of Art

There are also different types and genres of art, and all have had their own evolution in terms of being classified as art. These are the fine arts, consisting of painting, drawing, sculpting, and printmaking; applied arts like architecture; as well as different forms of design such as interior, graphic, and fashion design, which give day-to-day objects aesthetic value.

Other types of art include more decorative or ornamental pieces like ceramics, pottery, jewelry, mosaics, metalwork, woodwork, and fabrics like textiles. Performance arts involve theater and drama, music, and other forms of movement-based modalities like dancing, for example. Lastly, Plastic arts include works made with different materials that are pliable and able to be formed into the subject matter, thus becoming a more hands-on approach with three-dimensional interaction.

Top Reasons for the Importance of Art

Now that we have a reasonable understanding of what art is, and a definition that is ironically undefinable due to the ever-evolving and fluid nature of art, we can look at how the art that we have come to understand is important to culture and society. Below, we will outline some of the top reasons for the importance of art.

Art Is a Universal Language

Art does not need to explain in words how someone feels – it only shows. Almost anyone can create something that conveys a message on a personal or public level, whether it is political, social, cultural, historical, religious, or completely void of any message or purpose. Art becomes a universal language for all of us to tell our stories; it is the ultimate storyteller.

We can tell our stories through paintings, songs, poetry, and many other modalities.

Art connects us with others too. Whenever we view a specific artwork, which was painted by a person with a particular idea in mind, the viewer will feel or think a certain way, which is informed by the artwork (and artist’s) message. As a result, art becomes a universal language used to speak, paint, perform, or build that goes beyond different cultures, religions, ethnicities, or languages. It touches the deepest aspects of being human, which is something we all share.

Art Allows for Self-Expression

Touching on the above point, art touches the deepest aspects of being human and allows us to express these deeper aspects when words fail us. Art becomes like a best friend, giving us the freedom and space to be creative and explore our talents, gifts, and abilities. It can also help us when we need to express difficult emotions and feelings or when we need mental clarity – it gives us an outlet.

Art is widely utilized as a therapeutic tool for many people and is an important vehicle to maintain mental and emotional health. Art also allows us to create something new that will add value to the lives of others. Consistently expressing ourselves through a chosen art modality will also enable us to become more proficient and disciplined in our skills.

Art Keeps Track of History and Culture

We might wonder, why is art important to culture? As a universal language and an expression of our deepest human nature, art has always been the go-to to keep track of everyday events, almost like a visual diary. From the geometric motifs and animals found in early prehistoric cave paintings to portrait paintings from the Renaissance, every artwork is a small window into the ways of life of people from various periods in history. Art connects us with our ancestors and lineage.

When we find different artifacts from all over the world, we are shown how different cultures lived thousands of years ago. We can keep track of our current cultural trends and learn from past societal challenges. We can draw inspiration from past art and artifacts and in turn, create new forms of art.

Art is both timeless and a testament to the different times in our history.

Art Assists in Education and Human Development

Art helps with human development in terms of learning and understanding difficult concepts, as it accesses different parts of the human brain. It allows people to problem-solve as well as make more complex concepts easier to understand by providing a visual format instead of just words or numbers. Other areas that art assists learners in (range from children to adults) are the development of motor skills, critical thinking, creativity, social skills, as well as the ability to think from different perspectives.

Art subjects will also help students improve on other subjects like maths or science. Various research states the positive effects art has on students in public schools – it increases discipline and attendance and decreases the level of unruly behavior.

According to resources and questions asked to students about how art benefits them, they reported that they look forward to their art lesson more than all their other lessons during their school day. Additionally, others dislike the structured format of their school days, and art allows for more creativity and expression away from all the rules. It makes students feel free to do and be themselves.

Art Adds Beauty for Art’s Sake

Art is versatile. Not only can it help us in terms of more complex emotional and mental challenges and enhance our well-being, but it can also simply add beauty to our lives. It can be used in numerous ways to make spaces and areas visually appealing.

When we look at something beautiful, we immediately feel better. A piece of art in a room or office can either create a sense of calm and peace or a sense of movement and dynamism.

Art can lift a space either through a painting on a wall, a piece of colorful furniture, a sculpture, an ornamental object, or even the whole building itself, as we see from so many examples in the world of architecture. Sometimes, art can be just for art’s sake.

Art Is Socially and Financially Rewarding

Art can be socially and financially rewarding in so many ways. It can become a profession where artists of varying modalities can earn an income doing what they love. In turn, it becomes part of the economy. If artists sell their works, whether in an art gallery, a park, or online, this will attract more people to their location. Thus, it could even become a beacon for improved tourism to a city or country.

The best examples are cities in Europe where there are numerous art galleries and architectural landmarks celebrating artists from different periods in art history, from Gothic cathedrals like the Notre Dame in Paris to the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Art can also encourage people to do exercise by hiking up mountains to visit pre-historic rock art caves.

Art Is a Powerful (Political) Tool

Knowing that art is so versatile, that it can be our best friend and teacher, makes it a very powerful tool. The history of humankind gives us thousands of examples that show how art has been used in the hands of people who mean well and people who do not mean well.

Therefore, understanding the role of art in our lives as a powerful tool gives us a strong indication of its importance.

Art is also used as a political medium. Examples include memorials to celebrate significant changemakers in our history, and conveying powerful messages to society in the form of posters, banners, murals, and even graffiti. It has been used throughout history by those who have rebelled as well as those who created propaganda to show the world their intentions, as extreme as wanting to take over the world or disrupt existing regimes.

The Futurist art movement is an example of art combined with a group of men who sought to change the way of the future, informed by significant changes in society like the industrial revolution. It also became a mode of expression of the political stances of its members.

Other movements like Constructivism and Suprematism used art to convey socialist ideals, also referred to as Socialist Realism.

Other artists like Jacques-Louis David from the Neoclassical movement produced paintings influenced by political events; the subject matter also included themes like patriotism. Other artists include Pablo Picasso and his famous oil painting , Guernica (1937), which is a symbol and allegory intended to reach people with its message.

The above examples all illustrate to us that various wars, conflicts, and revolutions throughout history, notably World Wars I and II, have influenced both men and women to produce art that either celebrates or instigates changes in society. The power of art’s visual and symbolic impact has been able to convey and appeal to the masses.

Art Will Always Be There

The importance of art is an easy concept to understand because there are so many reasons that explain its benefits in our lives. We do not have to look too hard to determine its importance. We can also test it on our lives by the effects it has on how we feel and think when we engage with it as onlookers or as active participants – whether it is painting, sculpting, or standing in an art gallery.

What art continuously shows us is that it is a constant in our lives, our cultures, and the world. It has always been there to assist us in self-expression and telling our story in any way we want to. It has also given us glimpses of other cultures along the way.

Art is fluid and versatile, just like a piece of clay that can be molded into a beautiful bowl or a slab of marble carved into a statue. Art is also a powerful tool that can be used for the good of humanity good or as a political weapon.

Art is important because it gives us the power to mold and shape our lives and experiences. It allows us to respond to our circumstances on micro- and macroscopic levels, whether it is to appreciate beauty, enhance our wellbeing, delve deeper into the spiritual or metaphysical, celebrate changes, or to rebel and revolt.

Take a look at our purpose of art webstory here!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the importance of arts.

There are many reasons that explain the importance of art. It is a universal language because it crosses language and cultural barriers, making it a visual language that anyone can understand; it helps with self-expression and self-awareness because it acts as a vehicle wherein we can explore our emotions and thoughts; it is a record of past cultures and history; it helps with education and developing different skill sets; it can be financially rewarding, it can be a powerful political tool, and it adds beauty and ambiance to our lives and makes us feel good.

Why Is Art Important to Culture?

Art is important to culture because it can bridge the gap between different racial groups, religious groups, dialects, and ethnicities. It can express common values, virtues, and morals that we can all understand and feel. Art allows us to ask important questions about life and society. It allows reflection, it opens our hearts to empathy for others, as well as how we treat and relate to one another as human beings.

What Are the Different Types of Art?

There are many different types of art, including fine arts like painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking, as well as applied arts like architecture, design such as interior, graphic, and fashion. Other types of art include decorative arts like ceramics, pottery, jewelry, mosaics, metalwork, woodwork, and fabrics like textiles; performance arts like theater, music, dancing; and Plastic arts that work with different pliable materials.

What Is the Definition of Art?

The definition of the word “art” originates from the Latin ars or artem , which means “skill”, “craft”, and a “work of art”. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary offers several meanings, for example, art is a “skill acquired by experience, study, or observation”, it is a “branch of learning”, “an occupation requiring knowledge or skill”, or “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”.

Isabella studied at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature & Language and Psychology. Throughout her undergraduate years, she took Art History as an additional subject and absolutely loved it. Building on from her art history knowledge that began in high school, art has always been a particular area of fascination for her. From learning about artworks previously unknown to her, or sharpening her existing understanding of specific works, the ability to continue learning within this interesting sphere excites her greatly.

Her focal points of interest in art history encompass profiling specific artists and art movements, as it is these areas where she is able to really dig deep into the rich narrative of the art world. Additionally, she particularly enjoys exploring the different artistic styles of the 20 th century, as well as the important impact that female artists have had on the development of art history.

Learn more about Isabella Meyer and the Art in Context Team .

Cite this Article

Isabella, Meyer, “Why Is Art Important? – The Value of Creative Expression.” Art in Context. July 26, 2021. URL: https://artincontext.org/why-is-art-important/

Meyer, I. (2021, 26 July). Why Is Art Important? – The Value of Creative Expression. Art in Context. https://artincontext.org/why-is-art-important/

Meyer, Isabella. “Why Is Art Important? – The Value of Creative Expression.” Art in Context , July 26, 2021. https://artincontext.org/why-is-art-important/ .

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It’s great that you talked about how there are various kinds and genres of art. I was reading an art book earlier and it was quite interesting to learn more about the history of art. I also learned other things, like the existence of online american indian art auctions.

I just love your article…I am an art teacher from Papua New Guinea – a developing country in Oceania (South Pacific). I was enthralled after reading your article and wish to hear more from you. I come from a country where art and culture are embedded in our tribal peoples from generation.

Hi John, thank you very much for your feedback, it’s great to see that art is something that works all around the world!

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What is Art? Why is Art Important?

What is art? – The dictionary definition of art says that it is “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination , especially in the production of aesthetic objects” (Merriam-Webster). Art is essential to society as it stimulates creativity , reflects culture, fosters empathy, provokes thought, and offers a medium for expression. It enhances society’s intellectual and emotional understanding of the world.

But the thing about art is that it’s so diverse that there are as many ways to understand it as there are people.

That’s why there are scholars who give their special definition of the word, such as the one penned by this famous Russian novelist, which goes:

“Art is the activity by which a person, having experienced an emotion, intentionally transmits it to others” – Leo Tolstoy

During his life, Tolstoy was known to write based on his life experiences, such as his most famous work, “War and Peace,” which used much of his experience during the Crimean War.

Whether or not his definition of art is the best, the point is that people look at art based on how they have experienced it.

What is Art?

There are many common definitions of art as per many books by famous artists and authors . Few to quote:

• any creative work of a human being
• a form of expressing oneself
• resides in the quality of doing; the process is not magic
• an act of making something visually entertaining
• an activity that manifests beauty ( What is Beauty in Art? )
• the mastery, an ideal way of doing things
• not a thing — it is a way (Elbert Hubbard)
• the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known
• discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use (Frank Lloyd Wright)

Why is Art Important?

Probably, the most prominent theory which best explains – Why is art important – is from Van Jones, which subtly provides a great response to What is art?

Van Jones presented a graph that accurately represents the interaction between the four aspects of society and its different members.

Consequently, Vones depicts why art is important to our society.

The graph (below) represents our society.

Society is driven by the powerful elites, the dependent masses, the government, cultural producers, and artists

On the left, you have action, and on the right, ideas; elites are at the top, and the masses are below. There’s an inside act and an outside act.

On the inside, there’s big money: elites are spending millions of dollars to influence politicians and policymakers. The inside act has the power to influence policy creators.

On the outside, we at the grassroots set our expectations and needs so that the elected candidates pass laws that give us power. Masses reflect what society wants (heart)

The left side, “action,” often means quantifiable policy changes. The right side, “ideas,” can be harder to see. We are not necessarily talking about concrete things here, but rather, a “headspace.”

Academic institutions and think tanks, which are not always involved in the immediate policy wins, are significant in creating a culture of thought

While the left side, “action,” continues to produce quantifiable policy changes and new laws, the right side, “ïdeas,” can be hard to quantify its outcome. Although “head” talks about theories and academics, it fails to contribute significantly to policymakers.

Artists come into the play here at this moment

Artists are represented here on the side of ideas, in the “heart space.”

Art is uniquely positioned to move people—inspiring us, inciting new questions, and provoking curiosity, excitement, and outrage.

Artists can strengthen the will and push people to act. They do not think like policymakers or academics people.

Artists think from their heart – big, revolutionary, and visionary ideas.

This is why artists are able to move people to action, thus creates a significant cultural and political contributions.

This is what makes art powerful.

Impact of Art on Politics, Culture, and People

Art is essential in society because it is an essential ingredient in empowering people’s hearts.

When activists show images of children suffering from poverty or oppression in their campaigns, this is the art of pulling the heartstrings of society’s elite and powerful to make changes.

Similarly, when photographers publish photos of war-torn areas, it catches the attention of the masses whose hearts reach out to those who need help.

When an artist creates great music and movies, it entertains people worldwide. This is art, making a difference in society.

A very modern example of art in action is street art. When the famous Italian street artist Blu created the mural in Kreuzberg , it sparked a lot of solid and different reactions rooted deeply in the differences between East and West Berlin.

Who would have thought that a wall painting depicting two masked figures trying to unmask each other could elicit such strong reactions?

Now, the issue behind this mural is a different matter to discuss. But whether or not the effect of the mural was good, it cannot be denied how a well-crafted piece of art can have a significant impact on society.

Art is also a remarkable mode of depicting culture from all over the world

When you see a Zen garden in Sydney or San Francisco, you know that it’s a practice that originated from China.

Likewise, when you see paper swans swarming a beautiful wedding ceremony, you know that this is origami, an art from Japan.

When you see films featuring Bollywood music and dancing, you know that it’s a movie from India. Art can take cultural practices from their origins and transport and integrate them into different parts of the world without losing their identity.

There, these art forms can entertain, create awareness, and even inspire foreigners to accept these cultures, no matter how strange or alien they may seem.

And that’s precisely what John Dewey implies in Art as an Experience:

“Barriers are dissolved; limiting prejudices melt away when we enter into the spirit of Negro or Polynesian Art. This insensible melting is far more efficacious than the change effected by reasoning, because it enters directly into attitude.”

This is especially important in our highly globalized world.

Art has played an essential role in helping fight against intolerance of different cultures, racism, and other forms of unjust societal segregation.

With immigration becoming a trend, the world’s countries are expected to be more tolerant and accepting of those who enter their borders.

Art helps make that happen by making sure that identities and their cultures are given due recognition around the world.

Art stimulates creativity and innovation.

Art inspires creativity and innovation beyond boundaries, encouraging imagination, lateral thinking, and risk-taking. The process of creating art involves experimentation and novel ideas, which can influence progress in various industries.

Art also challenges perceptions and assumptions, encouraging critical thinking and open-mindedness, which are essential for innovation. By presenting alternative realities or questioning the status quo, art inspires individuals to think differently and to approach problems from unique angles.

Furthermore, the aesthetic experience of art can lead to epiphanies and insights.

The beauty or emotional impact of a piece of art can trigger ideas and spark the imagination in ways that logical reasoning alone may not. This can lead to breakthroughs in creative and scientific endeavors, as individuals draw inspiration from the emotions evoked by art.

Art plays a subtle yet significant role in our daily lives.

For instance, when a child takes part in a school art project, they are given a variety of materials to create a collage. As they construct a 3D model of an imaginary winged vehicle with multiple wheels, the textures and shapes inspire them. This hands-on exploration of materials and forms sparks the child’s interest in engineering and design, planting the seeds for future innovation.

The above example illustrates how art can engage young minds, encouraging them to think creatively and envision innovative solutions beyond conventional boundaries.

In essence, art fuels the creative fire, providing the sparks that can ignite the next wave of innovation in society.

Great Art elicits powerful sentiments and tells meaningful stories

Art can take the form of film, music, theatre, and pop culture , all of which aim to entertain and make people happy. But when films, songs, or plays are made for a specific audience or purpose, the art begins to diversify.

Films, for example, can be made to spread awareness or cultural appreciation. Songs can also be composed in a way that brings out certain emotions, give inspiration, or boost the morale of people.

During the Victorian period in England, women started to make a name for themselves with classic artworks such as Elizabeth Sirani’s “ Portia Wounding Her Thigh ”, a painting that signifies the message that a woman is now willing to distance herself from gender biasedness.

The painting’s subject depicts an act of a woman possessing the same strength as that of a man. “Portia” represents surrender because she isn’t the same type of woman known in society as weak and prone to gossip.

One of the revolutionary works in history that ultimately opened the doors of art to women in general showed the power of women in art

There are also works of art that illicit intellectual solid discourse – the kind that can question norms and change the behavior of society.

Sometimes, still, art is there to reach out to a person who shares the same thoughts, feelings, and experiences as the artist.

The truth is that art is more than just a practice – it is a way of life. Art is more than just a skill – it is a passion. Art is more than just an image – each one tells a story.

The fact that art is quite connected to human experience makes it unsurprising that we have always made it part of our ways of living.

This is why ancient and present-day indigenous groups from all over the world have a knack for mixing art and their traditional artifacts or rituals without them knowing, which in fact one of the fundamental reasons why art is essential.

Why is Art so Powerful?  Why is art important to human society?

Perhaps the most straightforward answer to this question is that art touches us emotionally.

Art is influential because it can potentially influence our culture, politics, and even the economy. When we see a powerful work of art, we feel it touching deep within our core, giving us the power to make real-life changes.

In the words of Leo Tolstoy:

“The activity of art is based on the capacity of people to infect others with their own emotions and to be infected by the emotions of others. Strong emotions, weak emotions, important emotions or irrelevant emotions, good emotions or bad emotions – if they contaminate the reader, the spectator, or the listener – it attains the function of art.”

In sum, art can be considered powerful because of the following reasons, among others:

• It has the power to educate people about almost anything. It can create awareness and present information in a way that could be absorbed by many quickly. In a world where some don’t even have access to good education, art makes education an even greater equalizer of society.
• It promotes cultural appreciation among a generation that’s currently preoccupied with their technology. It can be said that if it weren’t for art, our history, culture, and traditions would be in more danger of being forgotten than they already are.
• It breaks cultural, social, and economic barriers . While art can’t solve poverty or promote social justice alone, it can be a leveled playing field for discourse and expression. The reason why everyone can relate to art is that everyone has emotions and personal experiences. Therefore, anyone can learn to appreciate art regardless of social background, economic standing, or political affiliation.
• It accesses higher orders of thinking . Art doesn’t just make you absorb information. Instead, it makes you think about current ideas and inspire you to make your own. This is why creativity is a form of intelligence – it is a unique ability that unlocks the potential of the human mind. Studies have shown that exposure to art can improve you in other fields of knowledge.

The truth is that people have recognized how influential art can be.

Many times in history, I have heard of people being criticized, threatened, censored, and even killed because of their artwork.

Those responsible for these reactions, whether a belligerent government or a dissident group, take these measures against artists, knowing how much their works can affect the politics in a given area.

In the hands of good people, however, art can be used to give back hope or instill courage in a society that’s undergoing a lot of hardships.

Art is a powerful form of therapy .

Some say art is boring . But the fact remains that art has the power to take cultural practices from where they are from and then transport and integrate them into different parts of the world without losing their identity.

Art helps make that happen by making sure that identities and their cultures are given due recognition around the world. Thus, it is essential to reflect upon – Why art is critical – which, in fact, provides you the answer to – What is art?

This is why we at The Artist believe that art is a form of creative human expression, a way of enriching the human experience.

NFTs: The Future of Art

Now, the world of art is shifting towards a digital and alternative world. And NFT is becoming a game-changing variable in the future of art .

What is NFT artwork?

An NFT , which stands for “non-fungible token” can be defined as a digital file that can be simply and easily transferred across a blockchain network.

Many people around the world are seeking out these digital assets to sell and trade in their everyday market trading, since these items are able to be traced, have value and oftentimes also have considerable rarity for collectors.

While artistic works are certainly a part of the NFT market, a variety of different players are getting involved through gaming systems, avatars, and even entire virtual worlds.

Such tokens have a wide variety of usage and while for many these are out of reach, for serious investors NFTs can prove to be a profitable source of income.

Art plays a significant role in society by acting as an educational equalizer, fostering cultural appreciation, bridging cultural and social divides, and stimulating higher orders of thinking and creativity.

Art and its definition will always be controversial.

There will always be debates about what art is and what is not.

But no matter what the definition may be, it has been around us for as long as humans have existed (i.e. cave paintings, hieroglyphics).

Whether or not we are aware of it, we allow art to affect our lives one way or another, and the reasons why we make art are many!

We use the arts for our entertainment, cultural appreciation, aesthetics, personal improvement, and even social change. We use the arts to thrive in this world.

So, share your thoughts – What does art mean to you? Art plays a subtle yet significant role in our daily lives. For instance, when a child takes part in a school art project, they are given a variety of materials to create a collage. As they construct a 3D model of an imaginary winged vehicle with multiple wheels, the textures and shapes inspire them. This hands-on exploration of materials and forms sparks the child’s interest in engineering and design, planting the seeds for future innovation. This example illustrates how art can engage young minds, encouraging them to think creatively and envision innovative solutions beyond conventional boundaries.

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Essay on Art

500 words essay on art.

Each morning we see the sunshine outside and relax while some draw it to feel relaxed. Thus, you see that art is everywhere and anywhere if we look closely. In other words, everything in life is artwork. The essay on art will help us go through the importance of art and its meaning for a better understanding.

What is Art?

For as long as humanity has existed, art has been part of our lives. For many years, people have been creating and enjoying art.  It expresses emotions or expression of life. It is one such creation that enables interpretation of any kind.

It is a skill that applies to music, painting, poetry, dance and more. Moreover, nature is no less than art. For instance, if nature creates something unique, it is also art. Artists use their artwork for passing along their feelings.

Thus, art and artists bring value to society and have been doing so throughout history. Art gives us an innovative way to view the world or society around us. Most important thing is that it lets us interpret it on our own individual experiences and associations.

Art is similar to live which has many definitions and examples. What is constant is that art is not perfect or does not revolve around perfection. It is something that continues growing and developing to express emotions, thoughts and human capacities.

Importance of Art

Art comes in many different forms which include audios, visuals and more. Audios comprise songs, music, poems and more whereas visuals include painting, photography, movies and more.

You will notice that we consume a lot of audio art in the form of music, songs and more. It is because they help us to relax our mind. Moreover, it also has the ability to change our mood and brighten it up.

After that, it also motivates us and strengthens our emotions. Poetries are audio arts that help the author express their feelings in writings. We also have music that requires musical instruments to create a piece of art.

Other than that, visual arts help artists communicate with the viewer. It also allows the viewer to interpret the art in their own way. Thus, it invokes a variety of emotions among us. Thus, you see how essential art is for humankind.

Without art, the world would be a dull place. Take the recent pandemic, for example, it was not the sports or news which kept us entertained but the artists. Their work of arts in the form of shows, songs, music and more added meaning to our boring lives.

Therefore, art adds happiness and colours to our lives and save us from the boring monotony of daily life.

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Conclusion of the Essay on Art

All in all, art is universal and can be found everywhere. It is not only for people who exercise work art but for those who consume it. If there were no art, we wouldn’t have been able to see the beauty in things. In other words, art helps us feel relaxed and forget about our problems.

FAQ of Essay on Art

Question 1: How can art help us?

Answer 1: Art can help us in a lot of ways. It can stimulate the release of dopamine in your bodies. This will in turn lower the feelings of depression and increase the feeling of confidence. Moreover, it makes us feel better about ourselves.

Question 2: What is the importance of art?

Answer 2: Art is essential as it covers all the developmental domains in child development. Moreover, it helps in physical development and enhancing gross and motor skills. For example, playing with dough can fine-tune your muscle control in your fingers.

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One of the great challenges today is that we often feel untouched by the problems of others and by global issues like climate change, even when we could easily do something to help. We do not feel strongly enough that we are part of a global community, part of a larger we . Giving people access to data most often leaves them feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, not empowered and poised for action. This is where art can make a difference. Art does not show people what to do, yet engaging with a good work of art can connect you to your senses, body, and mind. It can make the world felt . And this felt feeling may spur thinking, engagement, and even action.

As an artist I have travelled to many countries around the world over the past 20 years. On one day I may stand in front of an audience of global leaders or exchange thoughts with a foreign minister and discuss the construction of an artwork or exhibition with local craftsmen the next. Working as an artist has brought me into contact with a wealth of outlooks on the world and introduced me to a vast range of truly differing perceptions, felt ideas, and knowledge. Being able to take part in these local and global exchanges has profoundly affected the artworks that I make, driving me to create art that I hope touches people everywhere.

Most of us know the feeling of being moved by a work of art, whether it is a song, a play, a poem, a novel, a painting, or a spatio-temporal experiment. When we are touched, we are moved; we are transported to a new place that is, nevertheless, strongly rooted in a physical experience, in our bodies. We become aware of a feeling that may not be unfamiliar to us but which we did not actively focus on before. This transformative experience is what art is constantly seeking.

I believe that one of the major responsibilities of artists – and the idea that artists have responsibilities may come as a surprise to some – is to help people not only get to know and understand something with their minds but also to feel it emotionally and physically. By doing this, art can mitigate the numbing effect created by the glut of information we are faced with today, and motivate people to turn thinking into doing.

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Engaging with art is not simply a solitary event. The arts and culture represent one of the few areas in our society where people can come together to share an experience even if they see the world in radically different ways. The important thing is not that we agree about the experience that we share, but that we consider it worthwhile sharing an experience at all. In art and other forms of cultural expression, disagreement is accepted and embraced as an essential ingredient. In this sense, the community created by arts and culture is potentially a great source of inspiration for politicians and activists who work to transcend the polarising populism and stigmatisation of other people, positions, and worldviews that is sadly so endemic in public discourse today.

Art also encourages us to cherish intuition, uncertainty, and creativity and to search constantly for new ideas; artists aim to break rules and find unorthodox ways of approaching contemporary issues. My friend Ai Weiwei, for example, the great Chinese artist, is currently making a temporary studio on the island of Lesbos to draw attention to the plight of the millions of migrants trying to enter Europe right now and also to create a point of contact that takes us beyond an us-and-them mentality to a broader idea of what constitutes we . This is one way that art can engage with the world to change the world.

Little Sun , a solar energy project and social business that I set up in 2012 with engineer Frederik Ottesen, is another example of what I believe art can do. Light is so incredibly important to me, and many of my works use light as their primary material. The immaterial qualities of light shape life. Light is life. This is why we started Little Sun.

On a practical level, we work to promote solar energy for all – Little Sun responds to the need to develop sustainable, renewable energy by producing and distributing affordable solar-powered lamps and mobile chargers, focusing especially on reaching regions of the world that do not have consistent access to an electrical grid. At the same time, Little Sun is also about making people feel connected to the lives of others in places that are far away geographically. For those who pick up a Little Sun solar lamp, hold it in their hands, and use it to light their evening, the lamp communicates a feeling of having resources and of being powerful. With Little Sun you tap into the energy of the sun to power up with solar energy. It takes something that belongs to all of us – the sun – and makes it available to each of us. This feeling of having personal power is something we can all identify with. Little Sun creates a community based around this feeling that spans the globe.

I am convinced that by bringing us together to share and discuss, a work of art can make us more tolerant of difference and of one another. The encounter with art – and with others over art – can help us identify with one another, expand our notions of we, and show us that individual engagement in the world has actual consequences. That’s why I hope that in the future, art will be invited to take part in discussions of social, political, and ecological issues even more than it is currently and that artists will be included when leaders at all levels, from the local to the global, consider solutions to the challenges that face us in the world today.

Olafur Eliasson is one of the recipients of this year's Crystal Awards , presented at the Annual Meeting in Davos . You can follow him on Twitter via @olafureliasson

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The Value of Art Why should we care about art?

One of the first questions raised when talking about art is simple—why should we care? Art in the contemporary era is easy to dismiss as a selfish pastime for people who have too much time on their hands. Creating art doesn't cure disease, build roads, or feed the poor. So to understand the value of art, let’s look at how art has been valued through history and consider how it is valuable today.

The value of creating

At its most basic level, the act of creating is rewarding in itself. Children draw for the joy of it before they can speak, and creating pictures, sculptures and writing is both a valuable means of communicating ideas and simply fun. Creating is instinctive in humans, for the pleasure of exercising creativity. While applied creativity is valueable in a work context, free-form creativity leads to new ideas.

Material value

Through the ages, art has often been created from valuable materials. Gold , ivory and gemstones adorn medieval crowns , and even the paints used by renaissance artists were made from rare materials like lapis lazuli , ground into pigment. These objects have creative value for their beauty and craftsmanship, but they are also intrinsically valuable because of the materials they contain.

Historical value

Artwork is a record of cultural history. Many ancient cultures are entirely lost to time except for the artworks they created, a legacy that helps us understand our human past. Even recent work can help us understand the lives and times of its creators, like the artwork of African-American artists during the Harlem Renaissance . Artwork is inextricably tied to the time and cultural context it was created in, a relationship called zeitgeist , making art a window into history.

Religious value

For religions around the world, artwork is often used to illustrate their beliefs. Depicting gods and goddesses, from Shiva to the Madonna , make the concepts of faith real to the faithful. Artwork has been believed to contain the spirits of gods or ancestors, or may be used to imbue architecture with an aura of awe and worship like the Badshahi Mosque .

Patriotic value

Art has long been a source of national pride, both as an example of the skill and dedication of a country’s artisans and as expressions of national accomplishments and history, like the Arc de Triomphe , a heroic monument honoring the soldiers who died in the Napoleonic Wars. The patriotic value of art slides into propaganda as well, used to sway the populace towards a political agenda.

Symbolic value

Art is uniquely suited to communicating ideas. Whether it’s writing or painting or sculpture, artwork can distill complex concepts into symbols that can be understood, even sometimes across language barriers and cultures. When art achieves symbolic value it can become a rallying point for a movement, like J. Howard Miller’s 1942 illustration of Rosie the Riveter, which has become an icon of feminism and women’s economic impact across the western world.

Societal value

And here’s where the rubber meets the road: when we look at our world today, we see a seemingly insurmountable wave of fear, bigotry, and hatred expressed by groups of people against anyone who is different from them. While issues of racial and gender bias, homophobia and religious intolerance run deep, and have many complex sources, much of the problem lies with a lack of empathy. When you look at another person and don't see them as human, that’s the beginning of fear, violence and war. Art is communication. And in the contemporary world, it’s often a deeply personal communication. When you create art, you share your worldview, your history, your culture and yourself with the world. Art is a window, however small, into the human struggles and stories of all people. So go see art, find art from other cultures, other religions, other orientations and perspectives. If we learn about each other, maybe we can finally see that we're all in this together. Art is a uniquely human expression of creativity. It helps us understand our past, people who are different from us, and ultimately, ourselves.

Reed Enger, "The Value of Art, Why should we care about art?," in Obelisk Art History , Published June 24, 2017; last modified November 08, 2022, http://www.arthistoryproject.com/essays/the-value-of-art/.

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10 Reasons for the Importance of Art (With Benefits to You)

By: Author Paul Jenkins

Posted on Published: May 2, 2022  - Last updated: September 26, 2023

Categories Art , Community , Creativity , Education , Society

We all know that art is important, but do we really know why? Here are ten reasons why art is so important in our lives. Whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpture, or even just appreciating beautiful landscapes, art can truly touch our hearts and change our lives for the better.

1. Art Is a Form of Expression

Personal creative expression.

One of the best things about art is that it’s a powerful form of self-expression. It’s an outlet in which you can share your experiences, thoughts, feelings and other aspects of your life. People have been using art to express themselves since prehistoric times, and the fact that they continue to do so today shows how important this function really is.

Art can reflect who you’re as an individual and what you stand for without you having to say anything.

Cultural Expression and Experience

Art can be understood from different cultural perspectives and has different meanings depending on the culture it comes from.

It can help us relate to each other by understanding the differences between our cultures through their traditions, customs, and art forms, which helps us become more tolerant and see things from a different perspective.

Historical Expression and Experience

Art history and art education are important parts of any educational or self-educational curriculum.

Through paintings like “Town Clerk” or poems that describe life in wartime, like “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” we can go back in time and see what life was like in the past.

In this way, we can gain a deeper understanding of our history by putting ourselves in the shoes of the people who lived during that time and learn how they lived their lives on a daily basis – good or bad!

2. Art Can Improve Your Social Skills

Art can help you learn to work with others. Whether you’re working on a group project at school or an individual piece of art, it’s important to know how to collaborate and get along with others.

For example, if you’re painting a mural, it’s a good exercise to listen to your classmates’ suggestions. You may have wanted to use only cool colors, but one of your friends may think warm colors would be better. This is a good exercise to learn how to compromise so everyone can be happy with the final product!

Even though art may not come as easily to some students as other subjects like math or reading, there’s no doubt about how important art is to all children and students.

3. Art Helps You Cope With Anxiety and Depression

The experience of creating art can help you cope with anxiety and depression. It’s a way to express your emotions without using words. That means it can be especially helpful for young children because they’re still learning how to put their feelings into words.

Art therapy can also be helpful for people whose anxiety or depression keeps them from talking about their feelings with other people. In order to create something, you have to focus on the work in front of you and what you’re doing at that moment, not on the things that are worrying you.

4. Arts Are a Fun and Creative Way to Stay Active

Painting, making music, dancing, or even crafting – all require you to move your body freely. The most important thing is that these arts are usually fun and bring joy.

If you’re more interested in painting, dancing, and other arts, don’t worry, because doing them will stretch your body well, which will help you stay active.

You can join a group or club that’s to do with art and actively participate in it. You can enroll in an art class or even participate in art competitions if you’re a competitive person. An active life is never boring, so it’s important that you engage in a creative activity that keeps your mind and body busy, such as art.

5. Art Is a Great Way to Relieve Stress

When you lose yourself in the moment, the art you do can help you feel less stressed and more positive. For example, if you do pottery at school, you can forget your worries and focus on what you’re doing.

It can also help you feel less distracted and more relaxed and focused.

• Art is a great way to relieve stress.
• It helps you relax and get into a calm state of mind.
• Suppose you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or down. It can be hard to find the good things in life, but if you take time out from your problems and focus on your art, you can forget about anything bad and blow off some steam!

6. Art Helps You Express Your Emotions and Feelings

With art, you can express your emotions, feelings, and thoughts. It’s a very good means of communication when you cannot express yourself in words.

When you sit down to paint to express your inner self, the blank canvas gives you that freedom and helps you put your inner feeling into words or sentences. You’ll be surprised by the end result.

For example, if you love someone passionately but you aren’t able to find the right words to express the emotion, painting is a great way to do it. You can paint anything on the canvas, such as flowers or heart shapes in different bright colors that express your love for that person.

Even if you want to express your sadness or happiness through art, it works very well because it works wonders in connecting people and sending a message across language, cultural or age barriers.

7. Art Improves Critical Thinking Skills, Brain Speed, and Memory

Creative and critical thinking are important skills to have in the 21st century. Artistic work encourages you to accept more ideas, question more assumptions, and look at things differently.

Learning art helps you exercise your brain, which makes it work better. Taking art classes brings out other aspects of your personality that weren’t there before.

Learning artistic skills boosts your confidence by showing you the progress you can make with regular practice and determination.

By creating artwork, or having an arts education, you can express yourself in the medium of your choice (photography, sculpture, graphic design, etc.) and let others know what you’re thinking without using words.

8. Participating in the Arts Can Help Aging-Related Diseases

Studies have shown that participation in arts activities can help prevent or slow the progression of age-related diseases.

Researchers have found that participation in the arts:

• reduces depression and anxiety
• improves cognition
• fosters a stronger sense of identity
• reduces boredom

among many other beneficial effects.

There’s also evidence that participation in arts activities benefits people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Studies have shown that music reduces agitation, and provides a way to connect for those who suffer from verbal communication challenges as Alzheimer’s progresses.

9. People Who Learn the Arts Improve Their Visual and Spatial Ability, Which Has Been Linked to Improved Academic Performance and Academic Achievement

One is never too old to have a childhood.

Children and young people who participate in art classes also get a much-needed outlet for their imagination and creativity.

It’s even been shown that children who participate in art classes have better social skills.

Some types of art and arts education to consider are:

• Contemporary art
• Creative art
• Performing art
• Setting up an art project

10. Art Creates a Sense of Community

Art can be used to bring together people from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. It’s a powerful tool for promoting communication and understanding.

Art allows people to talk about things they cannot normally talk about. It provides a platform to work through sensitive issues or break down barriers between people from different communities.

Art can challenge the status quo and address difficult issues that those in power might prefer to sweep under the rug.

Art has always been used as a powerful tool for social change, highlighting injustices and encouraging people to work together for a more just world. Art has been used as an effective form of protest against racial discrimination, violence against women and children, and war and poverty.

The Purpose of Art Is Much More Than Simply the Creation of Something Beautiful

The purpose of art is much more than just creating something beautiful.

Art and craft can inspire future generations, educate, and express, but it can also heal, criticize, and question. Art can help us understand each other, as well as our past. It’s a tool to build bridges between people of different cultures and ages. Art makes you think about what you see, feel, or even hear. With art, there’s no wrong and no right – it all comes down to your personal interpretation and taste.

Art can be used to:

• Inspire the world around you , if only to make your life easier and more beautiful. Many artists have made a living through their art and have been successful in doing so. They’ve inspired new generations with their work, created new ways of looking at the world, and given meaning to everyday life.
• Critique culture and society as artists often do. By taking a problem in our world and creatively addressing it, artists can make their voices heard without being too direct or preachy. Art provides a space where people from different backgrounds and perspectives can come together because they’ve something in common: what they see on canvas or paper.
• It educates people about issues that affect them every day but aren’t always at the forefront of their minds, such as how society treats women and minorities. Even in ancient times, art was used for educational purposes, depicting religious figures or telling stories from mythology; today, we see this kind of information in pop culture, too, such as in movies or television shows!
• It can heal us emotionally when we feel depressed because we’re surrounded by so much negativity all day – art can be an outlet where creativity can flourish.
• Employ people in creative industries
• Engage people in a new and productive creative process

Art is important because it’s part of all of us. 

 “ I want to touch people with my art. I want them to say ‘he feels deeply, he feels tenderly.’ ”  Vincent Van Gogh

You see it everywhere you go. Some of it’s not-so-good and sometimes it stops you in your tracks. 

But creativity and the act of making art are more important to our planet than you think. 

Can you imagine a world without art? 

It’s horrifying. 

Sure, earth has many beautiful wonders and mother nature produces some stunning artwork. But there’s something about the individuality of humans and our creative minds. 

Art is everywhere we go, and we must continue to cultivate creativity in our communities to ensure that it stays alive.  

If you’re wondering why you should even care. 

Here are 10 reasons why art is important to our world and why you should never stop being creative.

1. It’s natural human behavior

Art is important because it’s no different than why you need food to live, why we laugh, or why it feels so good to be loved..

It’s part of us. 

Humans have been creating since the beginning of time. 

Whether it was using berries for paint, wood for carving, humans have always had a natural affinity to being creative and making art. 

It’s in our DNA and it’s something we know from the day we’re born. Give a child a crayon and paper and watch them light up . 

But not every career path endorses the arts, so it can be tough to stay creative as you grow up. But taking on a hobby is a great way to maintain that artistic fire that burns inside of you. 

And since creativity is a natural human behavior, you should never stop doing it! 

2. It’s a language

“a picture is worth a thousand words”.

Art speaks its own language whether its a painting, sculpture, dance routine or your favorite song. Art is able to say things that words sometimes can’t.

It’s an international language that anyone from anywhere can understand and be inspired by . 

3. Art tells a story

Art is important because it’s a way of documenting and preserving our history..

Historic art tells a story about society and how our cultures were. Giving us insight and different perspectives.  

Today, art is everywhere.

From billboards, street signs and massive murals, they tell stories too. Whether its advertising or purely for appreciation,  creativity is everywhere. 

4. Therapeutic

Art is a great way to calm yourself and decrease stress levels..

If you make regular time in your schedule for creativity, you’ll instantly start to see results in how you feel. 

The therapeutic effects of art are so profound that it’s also used in more serious cases by certified professionals to help people deal with mental illness and other emotional challenges.

“Art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process to improve mental health and well-being.” – VeryWellMind 

5. Evoke emotions from people 

Art is important because it has the power to move people and sometimes an entire nation..

Think of films or songs that have gone viral around the world and created either awareness or inspired others to do great things. 

Without the songs you listen to while you exercise or work, you might not be able to accomplish whatever it is you’re working on. 

That’s some powerful stuff. Considering its just music and without it, you can’t get work done!?! But we’ve all been there. 

6. Increases creativity

Art and creativity go  hand in hand with one another..

The more you work on your art the more creative you’ll get. 

Also, looking at art and exposing yourself to other creative mediums will inspire more ideas, and have you thinking differently. 

It’s a beautiful cycle. 

7. It makes people happy when they create

As a child, you couldn’t be more content when your mother stationed you somewhere with all the arts and crafts supplies. you were all set for the day .

And, that feeling is still present among older artists. That’s why they continue to do what they do.

It makes them happy. 

Same goes for people who don’t create art regularly. You just have to make the effort. 

Try attending a paint night, or pottery class. I promise you’ll have the greatest time and want to go back.

8. Vital to human development 

Art is important because creativity is the foundation of a child’s education..

It helps to develop motor skills , eye-hand coordination and has a large impact on their social and emotional growth. 

It also enhances their cognitive development which can have a positive effect on math skills and other related subjects. 

Promote creativity in your child’s life in as many ways as you can. Give them every opportunity possible to be artistic and to sharpen their skills.  

They will thank you later in life.

9. It makes drab places look amazing.

Nothing is more beautiful than when a city or property owner commissions an artist to put their artwork on an area seen by millions.

Art can take to the most unpleasant-looking places and turn it into an awe-inspiring work of creativity. 

Why settle for a boring old brick wall when you could have a mural that gets people talking and coming back again and again.

Which takes me to my last point. 

10. It’s good for the economy

When artists make money from their hard work, it all comes full circle.

They spend more money on art supplies, frequent surrounding places like bars, pubs, restaurants, and events, making it good for the economy, small businesses and more .

Also, when a community is bustling with creativity and has a vibrant art scene filled with attractions, tourists will come from all over to see. 

Artists and creativity are vital to society and should be supported in every way possible. Just stop and think for a second how sad and boring our world would be without creativity. 

Nobody wants that. 

As you can see, art is important to our planet and essential to humans.

No creativity = No Art

Make time in your busy schedule to be creative and enjoy it. Whether it’s baking a cake you saw on social media, attending a pottery class or simply mowing the lawn and making some fancy lines.

Get out there and let your mind have some fun.

Stay creative everyone. 

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100 Words Essay on Importance Of Art

Art sparks creativity.

Art is like a key that unlocks the door to imagination. When kids draw, paint or make crafts, they think of new ideas. This helps their brains grow and teaches them to think in different ways. Art can turn a plain white paper into a world of colors and stories, showing that with a bit of creativity, we can change how things look and feel.

Sharing Feelings Through Art

Sometimes it’s hard to say how we feel. Art gives us another way to share our thoughts and emotions. A picture, dance, or song can express happiness, sadness, or excitement. This helps us understand ourselves and others better. Art doesn’t need words to speak to our hearts.

Learning About Cultures

Art is like a time machine. It shows us what people from long ago and places far away thought and felt. By looking at their art, we learn about their lives, what they valued, and how they solved problems. Art connects us to the whole world, teaching us about different cultures and histories.

Art in Everyday Life

Art isn’t just in museums; it’s everywhere. The design of your favorite game, the music in movies, and the pictures in books are all art. Even the clothes we wear and the way we decorate our rooms show art’s role in our daily lives. Art makes everyday things beautiful and interesting.

250 Words Essay on Importance Of Art

What is art.

Art is like a special language that lets people express their feelings, thoughts, and ideas. It’s not just about drawing or painting; it includes music, dance, theater, and many other creative activities. Art is important because it can make our lives more interesting and beautiful.

Art Helps Us Express Ourselves

Imagine having a lot of feelings inside you and not knowing how to let them out. Art gives us a way to show how we feel without needing words. It can help us share our happiness, sadness, or even our fears with others. This is really helpful, especially when we find it hard to talk about our feelings.

Art Connects People

Art is like a bridge that can bring people together. When we look at someone’s artwork or listen to their music, we can understand them better, even if they are from a different place or speak a different language. Art can make friends out of strangers by showing that deep down, we all have a lot in common.

Art Teaches Us

Through art, we can learn about different cultures, history, and stories from all over the world. When artists create something, they can show us what life was like a long time ago or what’s happening in faraway places. This helps us learn and grow.

Art Makes Us Think

Art isn’t just pretty to look at; it can also make us think about important things. Sometimes, artists use their work to ask big questions or talk about problems in the world. This can make us think and talk about these things too, which is a good way to come up with new ideas and solutions.

In short, art is very important. It helps us share our feelings, brings us together, teaches us, and makes us think. Without art, the world would be like a book with no pictures—still interesting, but not as colorful or fun.

500 Words Essay on Importance Of Art

Art is like a language that lets people express their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It includes things like paintings, drawings, music, dance, and sculptures. Art is not just for looking at or listening to; it is a way for people to share ideas and emotions with others.

Art Makes Life Beautiful

Imagine a world with no color, no music, no pictures, no stories. It would be very dull, wouldn’t it? Art adds beauty to our lives. When we see a bright painting, hear a lovely song, or watch a dance, it can make us feel happy. Art is like a splash of color on a plain white wall. It makes everything more interesting and enjoyable.

Art Helps Us Understand Others

Art is not just about making things pretty. It also helps us learn about people from different places and times. When artists create, they show us what they think, what they feel, and what is important to them. By looking at art, we can understand what life was like for people long ago or what it is like for someone in a different country. It is like a window into someone else’s world.

Art is Good for Our Minds

Doing art is not only fun, but it’s also good for our brains. When we draw, paint, or play music, we use our imagination. This helps us become better at thinking of new ideas and solving problems. Art can also make us more focused and calm. It’s like a break for our minds when we feel stressed or upset.

Art has a special power to bring people together. When we create art with others, we learn to work as a team and understand each other better. Art can also be shared across the whole world. A song from one country can become popular in another. A painting from long ago can be loved by people today. Art crosses borders and helps us feel connected to people far away.

Art Teaches Us New Skills

Learning art teaches us many skills. We learn to see details and to be patient. We learn to practice until we get better at something. These skills are useful not just for art, but for everything we do in life. For example, being patient can help us with our schoolwork, and seeing details can help us notice when a friend is feeling sad.

Art is very important for many reasons. It makes our world beautiful, helps us understand others, is good for our minds, connects us, and teaches us new skills. Whether we are making art or enjoying someone else’s, it touches our lives in special ways. So, let’s keep creating and enjoying art because it truly makes our lives richer.

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Why study art?

Find out why art education is important from artists, young people and major cultural figures

Art in schools shouldn’t be sidelined… it should be right there right up in the front because I think art teaches you to deal with the world around you. It is the oxygen that makes all the other subjects breathe Alan Parker, filmmaker

Arts education is in crisis. In the UK, school time and budgets are under pressure and school inspections increasingly value ‘core’ subjects as the indicators of school level and success. Subjects including art, music and drama are often sidelined in the curriculum. This has led to a steady decline in the number of students choosing to study arts subjects at school.

In 2018 a landmark research project commissioned by Arts Council England, and undertaken by the University of Nottingham, called Tracking Learning and Engagement in the Arts (TALE) outlined the overwhelmingly positive benefits of arts and cultural education for young people. The research drew from the experience and voices of thousands of young people and their teachers in secondary and special schools.

We have pulled together some of these voices and findings from TALE and other research, as well as helpful resources on studying art.

Whether you’re choosing art as a GCSE; would like to study art or design at university; or are a parent or teacher interested in arts education: explore, join in and have your say!

Why is it important to study art?

School in general is so stressful… this is the one lesson I look forward to every week because I know it’s not going to majorly stress me out. Student, Three Rivers Academy, Surrey

[School is] all very robotic. It’s all very, it needs to be this, this and this. You can’t do this because it is wrong. It’s all following a strict script. That’s not what we’re made to do. We’re made to be our own person, we’re made to go off and do something that someone else hasn’t done before. Student, Ark Helenswood, Hastings

Creativity is critical thinking and without it how are you going to open up and ask harder questions? Art opens up those… possibilities to think beyond what we already know. Catherine Opie, artist

Learning through and about the arts enriches the experience of studying while at school as well as preparing students for life after school.

• Arts subjects encourage self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity.
• Creativity can also help with wellbeing and improving health and happiness – many students in the TALE study commented that arts lessons acted as an outlet for releasing the pressures of studying as well as those of everyday life.
• Studying arts subjects also help to develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around us.

What are art lessons like? What do you learn?

You feel free because it’s just you sitting down, doing your work. No one is there to tell you what to do. It is just you, sitting there and expressing yourself, and sometimes we listen to music, which is helpful because you get new ideas. Student, Archbishop Tenison School, south London

Art is a non pre-prescribed dangerous world full of possibilities. Cate Blanchett, actor

The art room is a very different space to other spaces in the school. On her visit to Archbishop Tenison School in London TALE researcher Lexi Earl describes the bustle of the art classroom:

‘There are piles of sketchbooks, jars with pencils, paintbrushes, sinks splattered with paint. There are large art books for students to reference. Often there is a kiln, sometimes a dark room too. There are trays for drying work on, or work is pegged up over the sink, like clothing on a washing line.’

• The art room is a space where students have the freedom to express their ideas and thoughts and work creatively.
• The way art is taught means that interaction with other students and with the teacher is different in art and design classes. Students comment on the bonds they form with classmates because of their shared interests and ideas. The art teacher is someone they can bounce ideas off rather than telling them what to do.
• Studying art and design provides the opportunity to acquire new skills. As well as knowledge of different art forms, media and techniques you can also gain specialist skills in areas such as photography and digital technologies.

Tate champions art in schools

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Every year Tate Modern hosts ASSEMBLY, a special event for around 1500 London school students and their teachers. The students are invited to occupy, explore and take part in activities in Tate’s Blavatnik building and Turbine hall – which are closed to all other visitors.

This annual event, first staged in 2016 which invited schools from all over the UK, reflects Tate’s mission to champion the arts as part of every child’s education. The project aims to highlight not only the importance of visual culture in young people's lives, but the importance of those young people as future producers of culture.

Research at Tate

Tracking Arts Learning and Engagement (TALE) was a collaborative research project involving Tate, The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the University of Nottingham. The research focused on thirty secondary schools spread across England and included three special schools.

Over three-years (2015 – 2018) the research investigated four main questions:

• What do teachers learn from deep engagement with cultural organisations?
• How do teachers translate this learning into the classroom?
• What do pupils gain from these learning experiences?
• What do the two different models of teacher professional development at Tate and RSC offer and achieve?

See the findings of the project and explore fascinating insights through the project blogs that feature the voices of students and teachers interviewed during the research.

I don’t want to be an artist – why bother studying art?

It doesn’t matter if you’re going to study history or geography or science, you still need to be creative because the people who are the outliers in those fields are the most creative people. To have art eroded in schools is disastrous… Cornelia Parker, artist

Those skills go with you for the rest of your life as well. If you go for an interview, if they can see that you’re confident it is better for them because they know that they can ask questions that need to be asked. Student, Ark Helenwood, Hastings

Art may not be your favourite subject, but studying the arts alongside other subjects significantly boosts student achievement. Schools that integrate arts into their curriculum show improved student performance in Maths, English, critical thinking and verbal skills.

Arts education can also help with developing skills and ways of working that will benefit you in the future in whatever career you choose.

• The leading people in any field are those who can think creatively and innovatively. These are skills that employers value alongside qualifications. Making and participating in the arts aids the development of these skills
• When you study art you learn to work both independently and collaboratively, you also gain experience in time management – skillsets valued by employers
• Studying the arts teaches determination and resilience – qualities useful to any career. It teaches us that it is okay to fail, to not get things totally right the first time and to have the courage to start again. As a drama student at King Ethelbert’s School, Kent commented: ‘Like with every yes, there is like 10 nos… It has taught me that if I work on it, I will get there eventually. It is determination and commitment. It has definitely helped’

Is art good for society and communities generally?

You don’t have innovation if you don’t have arts. It’s as simple as that Anne-Marie Imafidon, CEO of Stemettes which encourages girls to pursue careers in science and technology

It was really when I was at art school that I started to see the relationship between history, philosophy, politics and art. Prior to that I thought that art was just making pretty pictures – actually art is connected to life. Yinka Shonibare, artist

Art and cultural production is at the centre of what makes a society what it is Wolfgang Tillmans, artist

Arts and cultural learning is more important than ever for the health of our communities and our society

Creativity is essential in a global economy that needs a workforce that is knowledgeable, imaginative and innovative. Studying arts subjects also increases social mobility – encouraging and motivating students from low-income families to go into higher education. Studying the arts can also help with understanding, interpreting and negotiating the complexities and diversity of society

• Students from low-income families who take part in arts activities at school are three times more likely to take a degree
• By making art a part of the national curriculum, we give the next generation of artists, designers, engineers, creators and cultural leaders the opportunity to develop the imagination and skills that are vital to our future
• Engagement with the arts helps young people develop a sense of their own identity and value. This in turn develops personal responsibility within their school and wider community
• Arts and cultural learning encourages awareness, empathy and appreciation of difference and diversity and the views of others

Tate Collective

Tate Collective is for young people aged 15 to 25 years old. Its aim is to facilitate new young audiences in creating, experimenting and engaging in our galleries and online with Tate's collection and exhibitions.

In 2018 Tate launched £5 exhibition tickets for Tate Collective members. If you are 16 to 25 sign-up free to Tate Collective. You don’t have to live in the UK – young people anywhere in the world can join! Enjoy the benefits of exhibition entry for £5 (you can also bring up to three friends to shows, each for £5); as well as discounts in Tate’s cafes and shops.

I love art – but can it be a career?

Studying art and design at school opens the door to a range of careers in the creative industries. The creative industries, which include art, design and music, are an important part of the British economy – one of the areas of the economy that is still growing.

Art lessons at school include teaching functional and useful skills that prepare students for future careers in the arts. Art departments also forge links with arts organisations and creative practitioners, companies and agencies. They organise visits and workshops which provide inspiring opportunities to for students to see what it’s like to ‘do’ a particular job and hear how artists and designers got where they are. As a student at Uxbride High School commented:

When it is from someone who has actually been through it and does it now you get the push where you’re like ‘oh, so I could actually genuinely do that myself’, without having a teacher say it to you.

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Importance of Art Essay – How to Write A Compelling Essay

September 18, 2023 by Yusuf Ali

Art , in its various forms and styles, has been a source of inspiration for generations. From the ancient Egyptians to today’s digital artists, art has been used to communicate ideas and emotions in ways that words cannot express.

Writing an importance of art essay gives you the opportunity to explore this form of communication and provide your own perspectives on why art is important in our lives. In this article, we will guide you through the process of writing on the importance of art essay with 2 sample essays.

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Way to Write a Compelling Essay on Importance of Art

The importance of art essay can be written in a variety of ways, but the most important thing to remember is that it should be informative and interesting. We suggest following these steps when writing your essay:

Step 1: Choose a Topic and Brainstorm Ideas

Before you start writing, choose a topic that interests you and brainstorm ideas for the essay. You can think about topics related to art history , its influence on society , or what makes it unique from other forms of expression.

Consider questions such as “What is the importance of art in our society?” or “What role has art played in influencing our culture and beliefs ?”

Step 2: Do Research

Once you have a topic, do research on the subject to get an overview of what other scholars have written about it. Read books , articles, and watch documentaries related to the topic so that you can have a better understanding of the topic.

Step 3: Outline Your Essay

After you have done your research, create an outline for your essay. This will help to structure your thoughts and provide arguments that support your thesis statement. Make sure to include the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion in your outline.

Step 4: Write Your Essay

Now that you have an outline, it’s time to start writing. Begin with the introduction and provide a thesis statement that expresses your opinion on the importance of art.

Make sure to use evidence from your research to support your arguments in the body paragraphs. In the conclusion, summarize your points and explain why art is important in our lives.

Thesis Statement

The thesis statement of an importance of art essay should clearly state your argument and provide a roadmap for the rest of your paper.

It could include a statement such as, “Art has been essential to human culture since the dawn of civilization; its ability to capture emotion and communicate complex ideas makes it an invaluable asset to society.”

Body Paragraphs

The body paragraphs of your importance of art essay should provide further evidence and discussion to support your thesis statement. You can discuss the various ways in which art has helped shape our culture, from its influence on language , religion , and literature , to its role in creating new technologies and inspiring social movements.

Additionally, you can discuss the physical benefits of art, such as its ability to stimulate creativity and improve mental health .

The conclusion of an importance of art essay should provide a summary of your main argument and highlight the significance of art in our lives. You could conclude with a statement such as, “Art is integral to our culture and provides us with a means of communication, expression, and inspiration.”

Additionally, you could discuss the need for more support and appreciation of art in society today.

Step 5: Edit and Revise

After you have finished writing your essay, it is important to go back and review your work . Look for errors in grammar , punctuation, and spelling.

Make sure that the arguments are well organized and supported by evidence. Additionally, make sure that everything flows logically from one point to the next.

Here are samples of the Importance of Art Essays for students .

Sample 1 on importance of art essay.

Art is an important part of our culture, providing us with a way to express ourselves and appreciate the world around us. Art allows us to explore new ideas, express emotions, and gain insight into different perspectives.

In education , art can help children develop creative thinking skills , and problem-solving abilities, and also improve their communication skills. Art also fosters collaboration and exchange between different cultures, allowing people to better understand each other’s values , beliefs, and experiences.

Art is not just limited to visual expression; music , performance art, and even literature can be considered forms of art. It can also be used as a form of communication between people from different backgrounds or cultures . Art can help us understand the world around us, from our own personal experiences to those of others.

Through art, we can learn about different cultures and their customs. We can gain a better understanding of how these societies function and what kinds of values they share . Art is also a great way to bring people together, even across language barriers.

Firstly, art can open up our minds and help us see the world in a different light . We can explore our own thoughts and feelings, as well as those of others.

Art also encourages us to think critically about what we observe and how we interpret it. This helps us develop our own perspectives on life’s issues and form thoughtful opinions. It broadens our understanding of the world, its history and its diversity .

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Secondly, art is important for personal development . Through art, we can discover our talents and passions, as well as develop new skills.

Art can also help us express ourselves more confidently and foster resilience in difficult situations. It is a great way to explore emotions and manage stress levels, which can help us stay healthy and balanced.

Thirdly, art in education can promote children’s development. Art can help them explore their creative abilities, develop problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way, and encourage collaboration with peers.

Fourth, art can be used as a form of therapy, which helps us to cope better with difficult situations. Through art, we can express our emotions in a healthy and productive way, providing people with an outlet for their emotions that is both safe and healthy.

From paintings to sculptures, art has the power to touch our lives in many ways. It can help us find solace, comfort, and inspiration when we need it. Art also provides us with an outlet for self-expression, allowing us to explore our creativity and find inspiration from the world around us.

Fifth, art helps to promote cultural understanding. Through art, we can gain a better appreciation of different cultures and their customs. We can learn to be more tolerant and understanding of those who may have different beliefs or lifestyles than our own.

Art can also help break down language barriers, allowing us to communicate with people in other countries and share our experiences with each other.

Sixth, art can be used to promote social change . Art has the power to raise awareness of important issues in our society and encourage people to take action. Through art, we can speak out against injustice, inequality, and prejudice.

It can also help to build strong communities, by bringing people together and encouraging them to work together towards a common goal .

Seventh, art is a powerful tool for self-reflection. Through art, we can look inside ourselves and explore our emotions, thoughts, and feelings.

Art can help us connect with our innermost selves and gain a better understanding of who we are and what we believe in. It can also help us to better understand our place in the world and our purpose in life .

Eight, art has been used as a tool to promote peace between nations or groups in conflict . Art also has the potential to be a powerful form of social activism.

By expressing ideas through visual or performance art, people can raise awareness and bring attention to issues that are important to them. Art can also be used as a form of protest against oppressive systems or governments and give a voice to people who may not otherwise have one.

The importance of art in our lives cannot be understated. Art can help us heal, build bridges between people with differing beliefs and perspectives, and spark creativity and imagination . It provides a form of expression that allows individuals to express themselves without words, bringing out hidden emotions and feelings. Art encourages us to explore the unknown, unlocking the power of our inner creativity.

Art also has a powerful effect on society as it can be used to express opinions, challenge ideas, and spark social change. It is not only about creating something beautiful or aesthetically pleasing; it is about speaking up for something that is important to us, helping to bring attention to issues and causes that need to be addressed.

Art can also play a role in educating others, as it can help people learn about different cultures, societies, or history through visual representation. Art is an essential part of who we are as human beings; it allows us to express ourselves and engage with the world around us.

From helping to bring about social change to providing an outlet for emotional healing, art is an incredibly powerful tool that can be used to explore our own thoughts and feelings as well as those of others. Art has the potential to touch all aspects of our lives, making it an invaluable part of any culture or society.

Sample 2 on Importance of Art Essay

The importance of art in our lives is undeniable. Art influences culture, society and even our individual thoughts and beliefs. It gives us a sense of identity, helps us to express ourselves, and gives us an outlet for creativity. Art has the power to inspire, connect us to our emotions, and even spark social change.

The first way art is important in our lives is through its ability to bring beauty into the world. Art can transform a dull environment into something vibrant and uplifting. It allows us to appreciate the complexity of nature and appreciate the incredible creativity of humanity . When we look at great works of art, we can be inspired and filled with awe.

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Second, art is a form of expression . It allows us to express our emotions in a way that words cannot. Art gives us the opportunity to explore our feelings and examine our innermost thoughts and beliefs. Through visual or performance art, we can speak out against injustice or inequality and bring attention to causes that need to be addressed.

Third, art encourages creativity and imagination . We are able to explore our own minds in a different way when we create something through art. Art gives us the freedom to express ourselves in unique ways and think outside the box. It can spark new ideas and help promote innovation within society.

Finally, art connects us to our history and culture . Through art, we can learn about different societies and cultures, as well as explore the ways in which people have expressed themselves over time. Art gives us a glimpse into the past that can help us understand our present situation better.

In conclusion , art is an essential part of life and culture. It brings beauty into the world, helps us express ourselves, encourages creativity and imagination, and connects us to our history and culture.

Art is a powerful tool that can be used to make a difference in the world and inspire social change. For these reasons, it is important that we continue to value art in our lives.

Writing an importance of art essay can be both challenging and rewarding. By exploring this form of communication and providing your own perspectives on why art is important, you can create a compelling argument that captures the significance of this creative form.

Through your essay, you can help to promote appreciation for the art in our lives and inspire others to explore its potential.

With careful thought and attention to detail, you can write an effective importance of art essay and make an impact on readers. By doing so, you can contribute to our understanding of how art has shaped our culture and why it is essential for the advancement of our society.

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• Algorithms can craft images that mirror our personal data, posing the potential for exploitation.

Art, in its myriad forms, has the unique power to evoke deeply personal emotions and thoughts, influencing our moods and even our productivity . But what is it about art that moves us so profoundly? What elements make an abstract piece of art beautiful? And why does the perception of an artwork oscillate between ‘ugly’ and ‘beautiful’ depending on the observer? These intriguing questions have been the focus of numerous studies, unearthing fascinating insights into the intricate relationship between art, self-perception, and the underlying neuroscience of aesthetics (neuroaesthetics).

When it comes to assessing the beauty of faces or natural landscapes, human preferences tend to be fairly uniform. We are universally drawn to symmetrical faces and harmonious proportions. However, the realm of art introduces a subjective dimension to beauty. Our appraisal of artwork becomes a deeply personal affair, intricately woven with our identity , memories, and personal experiences. This personal lens through which we view art makes each encounter with it a unique reflection of ourselves.

The Mirror and the Window

Artwork that speaks to us isn’t just about pretty pictures—it’s a mirror reflecting our inner world. When an image holds personal meaning, it dominates our aesthetic judgments. Imagine standing before a canvas that evokes memories, speaks to your passions, or mirrors your identity. Suddenly, the brushstrokes become more than strokes—they become a key to unlock deeper layers of meaning. As shown in several studies, when an artwork resonates with personal experiences, it becomes beautiful in our eyes.

But here’s the twist: self-relevance isn’t just about us. It’s also a window into understanding others. When we relate a piece of art to our own experiences, we gain insight into the artist’s intent, the collective human experience, and the shared emotions that transcend individual boundaries .

The Science Behind This Connection: Aesthetics and Self-Relevance

Edward A Vessel and his colleagues conducted a series of studies to explore the relationship between self-relevance and aesthetic appeal. In an earlier fMRI study, they asked people to look at unfamiliar paintings from the fifteenth to the twentieth centuries, Eastern and Western, representational and abstract, and rate them on a range from ‘beautiful’ to ‘ugly’ (1).

The researchers emphasized that participants should respond based on what moved them. They found that moving paintings activated the default mode network (DMN), a network engaged in self-referential processing when we think about ourselves. The findings suggest that we find beauty in artwork that reflects parts of us. In other words, when an artwork resonated with personal experiences, it became beautiful in our eyes.

In a later study, the researchers manipulated the relevance of the images for each participant (2). They first collected information about each person, such as demographic information, key personal memories, and personal interests. Then, they created synthetic, self-relevant artworks using deep neural networks that transferred the style of existing artworks to photographs. The style transfer was applied to self-relevant photographs selected to tap into the participants’ individual memories. Each person rated the aesthetic appeal of self-relevant generated synthetic artwork, others’ generated synthetic artwork, real artworks, and control pictures. Out of the four categories, participants found the self-relevant synthetic artwork the most beautiful.

Beauty is in the Genes of the Beholder

Our genes play a role in aesthetic evaluations. Bignardi and colleagues asked monozygotic twins (who share 100% of their genes) and dizygotic twins to rate the aesthetic allure of abstract images, scenes, and faces (3). They found that genetic influences explain some of the variability in taste-typicality and evaluation bias across different visual domains. The genetic contribution was small, and the environment still had a larger contribution. Nonetheless, this finding indicates that our aesthetic preferences may be influenced by our genetic makeup, in addition to our unique experiences, further highlighting the deeply personal nature of aesthetic experiences.

The Ethical Implications

Understanding self-relevance and aesthetic appeal has practical implications. Art therapy , for instance, can harness the power of self-relevant images to heal and express emotions. Perhaps aesthetic ratings and what is considered a self-relevant image might change and evolve over the healing journey.

But there’s a cautionary note: media companies can exploit this knowledge to create addictive content on social platforms. Dr. Vessel warns about the increasing presence of algorithms that attempt to predict what a consumer likes and then deliver personalized visual content based on the collected personal information (2). Based on the research discussed, people find visual representations that are reflective of aspects of themselves (memories, personal experiences, etc.) most appealing. As personal data gets collected, AI can generate visual content from which it would be difficult to disengage.

Next time you stand before a painting, consider the “I” in the beholder. Art isn’t just about what we see—it’s about who we are. So let it speak to your soul, unlock memories, and connect you to the shared human experience. What secret is that art piece trying to communicate to you?

(1) Vessel, E. A., Starr, G. G., & Rubin, N. (2013). Art reaches within: aesthetic experience, the self and the default mode network. Frontiers in neuroscience , 7 , 258. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2013.00258

(2) Vessel, E. A., Pasqualette, L., Uran, C., Koldehoff, S., Bignardi, G., & Vinck, M. (2023). Self-Relevance Predicts the Aesthetic Appeal of Real and Synthetic Artworks Generated via Neural Style Transfer. Psychological science , 34 (9), 1007–1023. https://doi.org/10.1177/09567976231188107

(3) Bignardi, G., Smit, D. J. A., Vessel, E. A., Trupp, M. D., Ticini, L. F., Fisher, S. E., & Polderman, T. J. C. (2024). Genetic effects on variability in visual aesthetic evaluations are partially shared across visual domains. Communications biology , 7 (1), 55. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-05710-4

Marwa Azab, Ph.D. , is an adjunct professor of psychology and human development at California State University, Long Beach.

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What was Trump found guilty of? See the 34 business records the jury decided he falsified

Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records after prosecutors successfully convinced a jury he disguised hush money reimbursement as legal expenses. He is the first former president to be convicted of a crime.

Each count is tied to a different business record that prosecutors demonstrated Trump is responsible for changing to conceal or commit another crime .

Those records include 11 checks paid to former lawyer Michael Cohen , 11 invoices from Michael Cohen and 12 entries in Trump's ledgers.

The jury found that Trump authorized a plan to reimburse Cohen for the $130,000 hush money payment issued to Stormy Daniels and spread the payments across 12 months disguised as legal expenses.

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Breakdown of 34 counts of falsifying business records

Here are the 34 business records Trump was found guilty of falsifying, as described in Judge Juan Merchan 's jury instructions :

• Count 1: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Feb. 14, 2017
• Count 2: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust dated Feb. 14, 2017
• Count 3: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust dated Feb. 14, 2017
• Count 4: A Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust Account check and check stub dated Feb. 14, 2017
• Count 5: Michael Cohen's invoice dated March 16, 2017
• Count 6: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust dated March 17, 2017
• Count 7: A Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust Account check and check stub dated March 17, 2017
• Count 8: Michael Cohen's invoice dated April 13, 2017
• Count 9: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated June 19, 2017
• Count 10: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated June 19, 2017
• Count 11: Michael Cohen's invoice dated May 22, 2017
• Count 12: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated May 22, 2017
• Count 13: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub May 23, 2017
• Count 14: Michael Cohen's invoice dated June 16, 2017
• Count 15: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated June 19, 2017
• Count 16: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated June 19, 2017
• Count 17: Michael Cohen's invoice dated July 11, 2017
• Count 18: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated July 11, 2017
• Count 19: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated July 11, 2017
• Count 20: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Aug. 1, 2017
• Count 21: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated Aug. 1, 2017
• Count 22: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated Aug. 1, 2017
• Count 23: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Sept. 11, 2017
• Count 24: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated Sept. 11, 2017
• Count 25: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated Sept. 12, 2017
• Count 26: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Oct. 18, 2017
• Count 27: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated Oct. 18, 2017
• Count 28: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated Oct. 18, 2017
• Count 29: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Nov. 20, 2017
• Count 30: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated Nov. 20, 2017
• Count 31: A Donald J. Trump account check and check stub dated Nov. 21, 2017
• Count 32: Michael Cohen's invoice dated Dec. 1, 2017
• Count 33: Entry in the Detail General Ledger for Donald J. Trump dated Dec. 1, 2017
• Count 34: A check and check stub dated Dec. 5 2017

Jurors saw copies of these records entered as evidence. Evidence from the entire trial is available on the New York Courts website .

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The advanced A.I. system would succeed GPT-4, which powers ChatGPT. The company has also created a new safety committee to address A.I.’s risks.

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OpenAI said on Tuesday that it had begun training a new flagship artificial intelligence model that would succeed the GPT-4 technology that drives its popular online chatbot, ChatGPT.

The San Francisco start-up, which is one of the world’s leading A.I. companies, said in a blog post that it expected the new model to bring “the next level of capabilities” as it strove to build “artificial general intelligence,” or A.G.I., a machine that can do anything the human brain can do. The new model would be an engine for A.I. products including chatbots, digital assistants akin to Apple’s Siri, search engines and image generators.

OpenAI also said it was creating a new Safety and Security Committee to explore how it should handle the risks posed by the new model and future technologies.

“While we are proud to build and release models that are industry-leading on both capabilities and safety, we welcome a robust debate at this important moment,” the company said.

OpenAI is aiming to move A.I. technology forward faster than its rivals, while also appeasing critics who say the technology is becoming increasingly dangerous, helping to spread disinformation, replace jobs and even threaten humanity . Experts disagree on when tech companies will reach artificial general intelligence, but companies including OpenAI, Google, Meta and Microsoft have steadily increased the power of A.I. technologies for more than a decade, demonstrating a noticeable leap roughly every two to three years.

OpenAI’s GPT-4 , which was released in March 2023, enables chatbots and other software apps to answer questions, write emails, generate term papers and analyze data. An updated version of the technology , which was unveiled this month and is not yet widely available, can also generate images and respond to questions and commands in a highly conversational voice.

Days after OpenAI showed the updated version — called GPT-4o — the actress Scarlett Johansson said it used a voice that sounded “eerily similar to mine.” She said that she had declined efforts by OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, to license her voice for the product and that she had hired a lawyer and asked OpenAI to stop using the voice. The company said the voice was not Ms. Johansson’s.

Technologies like GPT-4o learn their skills by analyzing vast amounts of digital data, including sounds, photos, videos, Wikipedia articles, books and news articles. The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in December, claiming copyright infringement of news content related to A.I. systems.

Digital “training” of A.I. models can take months or even years. Once the training is completed, A.I. companies typically spend several more months testing the technology and fine-tuning it for public use.

That could mean that OpenAI’s next model will not arrive for another nine months to a year or more.

As OpenAI trains its new model, its new Safety and Security committee will work to hone policies and processes for safeguarding the technology, the company said. The committee includes Mr. Altman, as well as the OpenAI board members Bret Taylor, Adam D’Angelo and Nicole Seligman. The company said the new policies could be in place in the late summer or fall.

This month, OpenAI said Ilya Sutskever, a co-founder and one of the leaders of its safety efforts, was leaving the company . This caused concern that OpenAI was not grappling enough with the dangers posed by A.I.

Dr. Sutskever had joined three other board members in November to remove Mr. Altman from OpenAI, saying Mr. Altman could no longer be trusted with the company’s plan to create artificial general intelligence for the good of humanity. After a lobbying campaign by Mr. Altman’s allies, he was reinstated five days later and has since reasserted control over the company.

Dr. Sutskever led what OpenAI called its Superalignment team, which explored ways of ensuring that future A.I. models would not do harm. Like others in the field, he had grown increasingly concerned that A.I. posed a threat to humanity.

Jan Leike, who ran the Superalignment team with Dr. Sutskever, resigned from the company this month, leaving the team’s future in doubt.

OpenAI has folded its long-term safety research into its larger efforts to ensure that its technologies are safe. That work will be led by John Schulman, another co-founder, who previously headed the team that created ChatGPT. The new safety committee will oversee Dr. Schulman’s research and provide guidance for how the company will address technological risks.

Cade Metz writes about artificial intelligence, driverless cars, robotics, virtual reality and other emerging areas of technology. More about Cade Metz

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