Artthe expressive or application of human creative skill and imagination in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, or in music, literature, or dance; art is created primarily for beauty and emotional power; and "holds art is anything the viewer or listener finds aesthetically pleasing." and music (and dance) is crucial to every cultureculture is not genetically inherited, it is shared, learned, and dynamic- never static because it provides powerful tools for expressing identitythe name of a person, along with the qualities, beliefs, etc., that make a particular person or a group different from others, preserving heritagesomething that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; ancestors may be considered a kind of heritage; also traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation; something passed down from preceding generations, encouraging connections, and promoting social and emotional well-being.
Art and music serve as a vital means of expressing and preserving a culture’s unique traditions, beliefs, and values. Art and music are the essence of a cultural region’s experiences. Art forms transmit culture, just like languagea system of symbols that allow people to communicate with each other, also the MOST symbolic way that culture is passed down, to future generationsthose people that are born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; usually a generation within families is considered about 20 years.
Art, music, and dance can help to build bridges across the many cultural divides that keep humanity from cooperating and collaborating in harmony to solve problems to benefit all. Social connections and understanding between diverse peoples, countries, and cultures happen when there are shared experiences. Shared experiences through arts create a sense of belonging. Shared art forms make for comfortable ways to deal with animosity and disconnection between people and their neighbors.
Art forms are outlets for expressing emotions, whether joy, sorrow, anger, or anything in between. Art and music are tools for healing and self-expression that may not be completed in any other way. Art empowers not only the adult artist but art also empowers children by providing a non-verbal outlet for emotions, ideas, and experiences. Creating art develops crucial skills like problem-solving and self-awareness, which children have difficulty articulating verbally. Creating art gives children a safe space for self-discovery and emotional release.
Creating art in almost any form encourages both children and adults to think outside the box and to experiment with different ways and techniques to develop individual creative voices. Some famous artists who were known for their unique creative voices are Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Robert Plant, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Adele, Frank Sinatra, and Beyonce. Many more artists could be named, but you get the idea.
Other skills that are developed by artists are enhanced small motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Learning to manipulate materials and mediums can only be accomplished by experience in handling during the creative process. Seeing a finished product, made by oneself, boosts self-esteem and fosters a sense of accomplishment. Both children and adults see their ideas come to life, leading to greater confidence in their abilities.
Collaborative art forms are a way to develop communication skills and develop a sense of teamwork and sharing of perspectives. Working together on an art project fosters empathy and understanding among children and adults. Human brains work in mysterious ways, improving thinking capabilities, memorythe power or process of remembering what has been learned; something remembered, kept in the mind for later recall; something remembered from the past; a recollection, and attention spans. Art helps children to observe more clearly, to analyze more directly, and to interpret the world around them in a variety of ways.
Art is also therapeutic, which helps people cope with difficult emotions, situations, and experiences. It is an outlet for stress and trauma, whether creating the art or taking advantage of the visual effects of the art.
This lecture is a bit academic, but it is necessary for you to understand why art, music, and additional art forms are necessary for culture to survive. Remember always that the real and simple definition of culture is everyday life. It is what we all do every day in our life from the moment we arise in the morning to the time we go to bed at night. Our dreams are part of our culture as well.
By learning the importance of art in everybody’s life, you can understand why searching for art and music in your ancestralof, belonging to, inherited from, or denoting an ancestor or ancestors past adds to your self-identityone's own person, with character and essential qualities distinct from all others More and feelings of belonging. It also helps you to understand the paths your ancestors took to pave the unique path for your life. Art and music are vital for the preservation of the past.