7 Reasons Why Art is Important

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Olivia continues googling. Aha! She finds another good article to read- 7 Reasons Why Art is Important. 

‘People appreciate art in different ways, whether it’s music, fashion, poetry, or even paintings. Humans have had a relationship with art, in one form or another since time immemorial. From prehistoric cave drawings to ancient instruments, it is obvious that art has always been and will continue to be an interwoven part of our existence, regardless of race, political leanings, or cultural background.

People appreciate art in different ways, whether it’s music, dance, poetry, drawings, paintings, or even graffiti. Some like to be directly involved in the creation of the art (artists) while others like to experience and appreciate it. Whatever the case, the arts play a big role in how humans see and interact with others and the world in general. Art helps us emotionally, financially, psychologically, and even helps to shape individual and collective personality. 

There are so many reasons why art is important in the world, today and always. But just in case there might be any doubts as to whether it is, here are 7 reasons why, in our humble opinion, art is extremely important to the world.

1. We are naturally artistic - The capacity for humans to naturally conceive up artistic creations, and how those artworks inspire and motivate us, continues to be the basis of various studies and discussions about the origin of music and other arts in general. It would seem our very DNA is coded to create and appreciate art. That can be the only logical explanation as to why toddlers draw on walls, play in their food, and react to music, even without having been taught those things. In addition, everyone has some artistic thread, even if it’s not with one of the recognized arts (music, visual, fine arts, etc.). Artistry can be portrayed in so many ways, including how you pair your clothes, how hair is styled, in pastry making and cooking, and even in how people organize their surroundings.

2. Art crosses all divides - Works of art, whether in physical or intangible form, can often easily be understood by people from different social, cultural, and political backgrounds. It’s one of the reasons why music is referred to as a musical language. Also, through observation of artifacts and artworks, as well as the messages encoded in literature, music, and poetry, it is possible to gain insight and understanding of other people’s history and present-day realities.

3. Art is good for you - From beautifying the surroundings to helping to alleviate stress and discomforts, art is essential for physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Music, for example, is increasingly used by people to battle depression and other mental illnesses. For art creators, including musicians, dancers, painters, and writers, creating or performing a piece of art is a cathartic experience that also provides a sense of achievement. There are numerous studies showing how people feel better whether by creating art or by consuming it or by simply being in the presence of something art-related. ’ (Source) 

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