Essays on Forms Of Art

There is a connection between developing ideas and the creation of artworks. Media also plays a role in this process because people today cannot function without the influence of media. These spheres are interconnected and interrelated because of the fact that people live in ‘global village’ as Marshall McLuhan stated. Media plays a role in improvement of ideas because of its omnipresence and it has impact on people’s minds and on the process of creation. The fact that medium is the message, as McLuhan stated, supports the viewpoint that media is the extension of man and so is ...

The world as it is today is defined by culture. Different countries have varied cultures that define them which can also be used to symbolize their identity. People embrace their culture which is passed down from generation to generation as a means of preservation to prevent culture extinction. Culture includes art, knowledge, ethics, credence, law, practices and any other abilities and traditions acquired by human beings as society members. Culture can also be said to be a people’s way of life. This paper will, therefore, address issues related to art and world cultures. The community is defined by ...

Art is primarily seen as a depiction of the current on goings of people or what they face in their daily lives. Renaissance art is, therefore, a typical representation of the Renaissance period. During this period, European art was revived against a backdrop of economic growth. In this period, there was development of new technologies that steered various forms of art like philosophy, literature and much more. In this case, the art of painting seems to draw so much of our attention since it gives a more vivid picture of this particular period. Most forms of art were used ...

ISLAMIC SUFISM

Introduction There has been a profound link between the art and the spiritual depth of humans because the true form of art is assumed to be a reflection of the various thoughts, beliefs, and emotions existent in the spirit of the individuals. Religion is a definite medium to address all the above three aspects of humans and therefore, religion has an equally significant impact on the artworks as well. Like all the other prominent religions of the world, Sufism (Islam) is highly capable of reflecting the core facets of spiritual refinement, precision, and profundity in its art forms. The ...

Improvisation is what happens when people are inspired to accomplish new things in life and in art whether it is related to personal issues or professional. People feel motivated to improvise and that is what keeps me looking for perfection in life. The vocabulary related to life is related to art as well because these terms are interrelated in my opinion and in my experience. Everything in life is interconnected because life can be observed as art as well. The art of living is a specific discipline and it can be documented through conceptual art and through performance projects. ...

Art, Censorship, and the First Amendment: Response

In “Art, Censorship, and the First Amendment,” Robert Storr argues that the First Amendment, which guarantees the freedom of the press, prohibits the censorship of all forms of art. Storr posits that the American Constitution forbids the Congress from drafting laws that infringe on the freedom of the press as well as speech. He also maintains that Americans should not tolerate such ideas, and they should struggle to protect their freedom of free speech. Individuals should enjoy the freedom to express themselves and say whatever they feel like because of the unconditional liberty to do so (Storr 12). Nevertheless, ...