After reading "The Whole Ball is Wax" by Jerry Saltz, the idea of art being an experience and not something simple or mundane was clarified. Before reading Saltz's article, I already had a similar opinion to the argument being made. But through Saltz's articulation, it was clarified how art does have such a significant role in human life. Art is one of the things that truly set humankind apart from the rest of nature, the ability to portray and provoke so many thoughts and emotions through purposeful imagery is exclusive to man. The line that stuck out the most was, “Art is a bridge to a new vision and the vision itself, a medium or matrix through which one sees the world,” I have felt seen the world from such a multitude of perspectives through the immense types of art.
Being able to see outside of the rigidity of society and its tendency to simplify or be direct, is a challenge to all people. Being able to find the various nuances in a piece of art is a skill every person should have. The world of art is so immense and full of expression; it does indeed change and influence the world in such a specific way that it is impossible to ignore. Through Saltz’s clarification it is shown how art is a part of “The whole ball of wax”, which is to say it is found in everything.
I love the point you make about how the ability to portray or provoke thought and feeling through art is exclusive to human beings. This reminded me of a philosophy class I took where the professor discussed the difference between human beings and animals and the point you made was exactly what was discussed. I also agree that being able to analyze a piece of art and look at it from different perspectives is a great skill to have.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your sentence on how art is full of expression and that its impossible to ignore. Every piece of art wither it is a painting or even the architecture on a building has a meaning behind it and allows people to connect and take away an emotion from someone's art. There is no way of escaping art and it is needed in our world since we are surrounded by it.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the point you made about art being one thing that sets us apart from the rest of nature. It's something I've never thought about before and is completely accurate. After reading this article and other people's posts, especially yours, I think that being able to interpret art is somewhat of a right to our freedom because there really is no right answer. Awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement how art has a significant role in the world. And also I enjoyed your look and contrasting art to nature and how it is a way to portray our emotions.
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