Dissanayake 's idea of “making things special” helps to promote social inclusion, and prevents isolation and loneliness. She believes that art evolved to make events important for survival more memorable and enjoyable (Homo Aestheticus Summary). Mrs. Davies ' work performing at dinner theatres is one example of how art is a form of “making things special”. “The show adds to the whole experience. You can go out to eat at a regular restaurant any day of the week, but when you eat at a dinner theatre you are making memories and creating special moments” (Davies). Just the aspect of watching a show while eating dinner makes the action of simply eating a meal more special and more memorable. The performance as a whole adds an entirely new layer to the experience of siting down to eat a meal. “Its taking a, for the most part, mundane everyday activity and making it into something important and meaningful” (Davies). All art, whether is be dance, music, or painting, should be done with the goal of making it memorable and having meaning to
Dissanayake 's idea of “making things special” helps to promote social inclusion, and prevents isolation and loneliness. She believes that art evolved to make events important for survival more memorable and enjoyable (Homo Aestheticus Summary). Mrs. Davies ' work performing at dinner theatres is one example of how art is a form of “making things special”. “The show adds to the whole experience. You can go out to eat at a regular restaurant any day of the week, but when you eat at a dinner theatre you are making memories and creating special moments” (Davies). Just the aspect of watching a show while eating dinner makes the action of simply eating a meal more special and more memorable. The performance as a whole adds an entirely new layer to the experience of siting down to eat a meal. “Its taking a, for the most part, mundane everyday activity and making it into something important and meaningful” (Davies). All art, whether is be dance, music, or painting, should be done with the goal of making it memorable and having meaning to