There is so much more to the arts than meets the eye. And for years, the arts have helped shaped the world in ways that you can’t imagine. Even until today, it has helped us understand the world that existed before us. We try our best to decipher what the images on ancient cave walls mean to give us a glimpse of the life led by our ancestors centuries ago. And these paintings might actually be the inspiration for visual artists to come up with their own various works of art today. We see and appreciate beauty with our eyes. Whether it be an elegant painting, a striking sculpture, a unique photo, a moving video, or a breathtaking architecture, the visual arts is a rich expression of human talent at its finest. Dance, in my opinion, qualifies as well. From a young age, we learn how to doodle even though we know so little about the spoken word itself. It only goes to show that this artistic talent is innate in us and a crucial aspect of human nature. After all, you don’t need to be brilliant to be able to appreciate the beauty of the visual arts.
(Via: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/venice-biennale-curator-christine-macel-interview-942749) The culture and the arts depict the issues of the times since the artists themselves are aware of current events that are the cause of concern for the people. Most of the time, artists often use politics as an inspiration for their artworks and art pieces. Even though many people do not take the visual arts seriously, they actually have a big impact on society and help trigger necessary changes that are needed now.
Unfortunately, visual artists rarely get the recognition or the monetary remuneration they deserve for their artwork unless they are big names themselves in the industry. Unlike in the entertainment sector where talents get royalties, most visual artists don’t receive anything aside from the amount initially paid to them upon the sale of the piece itself. It is why many visual artists get discouraged from pursuing their craft and go after traditional jobs that put food on the table instead. Even appreciation for the arts is confined mostly to the elite who can afford to pay for such expensive artworks. The masses don’t usually spend their hard-earned money on pricey artworks only to be gawked at considering they can barely support their basic needs. However, it does not mean we don’t appreciate beauty once we see it. Thankfully, the visual arts have different aspects that the masses can relate to. There’s film, music, photography, and other decorative arts like woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry making that give meaning and more joy to our lives. The following blog post A Visual Appreciation Of The Arts is courtesy of IPAction.org Blog via https://ipaction.org/blog/a-visual-appreciation-of-the-arts/
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