Ever since I was a little girl, my dad instilled in me the importance of good music. We used to listen to Guns N’ Roses, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Nirvana, and many more. This music impacted my life and influenced me to be open-minded, care-free, and creative. This anecdote sparks some curiosity; am I the only one affected by music and art? A larger question would be whether or not music and art have affected society as a whole throughout history. Many studies have been conducted by experts and gurus alike regarding the impact of artists and musicians on other specific artists throughout their careers. Most of these studies focus on the effects music has had on society throughout history. Some of these studies focus on the multiple
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Bethany Cleg from Sydney, Australia, photographer, and author of Dressing to Your Own Beat: How Music Affects Style, an article published on the online magazine Millennial Magazine says, “what [strangers] wear can also be a good indication of their particular preference in music.” Her article shows that contemporary music, such as EDM, folk or indie, and hip hop and rap, tend to appeal to people who have specific styles. EDM listeners often wear bright, neon colors, fur, beads, and much more, while folk or indie listeners stereotypically wear long scarves, knit hats, and maybe a dreadlock or two (Cleg). Studies show that fashion in the 1960s was also important. According to Stacey Richardson, author of How the Music of the Sixties Influenced Fashion, an article published on leaf.tv, “The music scene was the voice of [the 60s] and heavily influenced the iconic fashions that were created during this decade.” Richardson’s research shows the first movement in fashion was inspired by Britain. Britain gave us The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and many more iconic bands. Richardson’s research also highlights designer Mary Quant. Quant created the ever-so-fashionable miniskirt and it began to spread throughout all of America. Research indicates that during the late 60s, artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin sparked a “hippie” movement that stemmed from The …show more content…
Artists and musicians have sparked numerous social movements, fashion choices, and the way people chose to live their everyday lives. These articles show the impact of art on movements such as feminism, the Civil Rights Movement, and minimalism. The articles also show how fashion was influenced by musicians such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Peace and love were ignited during a time of war and hate, and was all influenced by
Bethany Cleg from Sydney, Australia, photographer, and author of Dressing to Your Own Beat: How Music Affects Style, an article published on the online magazine Millennial Magazine says, “what [strangers] wear can also be a good indication of their particular preference in music.” Her article shows that contemporary music, such as EDM, folk or indie, and hip hop and rap, tend to appeal to people who have specific styles. EDM listeners often wear bright, neon colors, fur, beads, and much more, while folk or indie listeners stereotypically wear long scarves, knit hats, and maybe a dreadlock or two (Cleg). Studies show that fashion in the 1960s was also important. According to Stacey Richardson, author of How the Music of the Sixties Influenced Fashion, an article published on leaf.tv, “The music scene was the voice of [the 60s] and heavily influenced the iconic fashions that were created during this decade.” Richardson’s research shows the first movement in fashion was inspired by Britain. Britain gave us The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and many more iconic bands. Richardson’s research also highlights designer Mary Quant. Quant created the ever-so-fashionable miniskirt and it began to spread throughout all of America. Research indicates that during the late 60s, artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin sparked a “hippie” movement that stemmed from The …show more content…
Artists and musicians have sparked numerous social movements, fashion choices, and the way people chose to live their everyday lives. These articles show the impact of art on movements such as feminism, the Civil Rights Movement, and minimalism. The articles also show how fashion was influenced by musicians such as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Peace and love were ignited during a time of war and hate, and was all influenced by