Arts and crafts

The kid is crying because they are so proud of the performance that they just put on for their audience. Having arts education can be the reason that some kids go to school everyday. Many high schools are not requiring art classes every year of high school. While art classes may not be the most important subject, there are many reasons why they need to be required throughout high school. Art classes should be required in every year of high school, because it's required in elementary, it improves…

Hawai’i has a culture where art holds a prominent influence in the traditions of the islands and by reflecting that in work I plan to do, I could bring exposure to what makes the land distinct among other regions of the world. As someone who, despite the pride I hold for my heritage, truthfully does not hold many skills that could provide in ways other than what I can create with basic craft materials, paint, or pencil. Despite how nonreassuring that may sound, I am fairly confident in the…

color, culture and a theme to give a visual of her feelings. Isn’t that art? To express feelings through a series of colors, cultures and stories? Susanne Langer stated that art is the epitome of human life, the truest record of insight and feelings, in her journal The Culture Importance of Art. This movie is a perfect example on how filming can become a form of art. It has been argued for many years on whether cinema is an art form or not. Why are paintings considered…

Art programs are constantly in danger of being cut from shrinking school budgets. Art is commonly viewed as a “filler” course that’s only purpose is to entertain children, almost as a second recess. That of course is not the case. Art has enough scientific evidence to demonstrate that it is a necessary part of every child 's life. In this paper, we will explore a few of the top benefits that art gives a child, including language, cultural awareness, inventiveness, work experience, motor skills,…

The talents of Maya Lin in the field of visual arts and the built environment know no boundaries. Early on in her career, she was already able to break down the stereotypes of how architectural public spaces should be. To date, Maya Lin continues to explore different aspects of visual representation through design, architecture, sculpture, crafts and design philosophy. Maya Lin was born on October 5, 1959, in Athens, Ohio to Chinese migrant parents. Artistry, creative and deep thinking runs in…

truth by exposing a slice of life that might otherwise pass unnoticed” (Photoquotes, n.d). Museum education opens the door to a world offering visual insight and an aesthetic experience. People are able to travel without a passport or visa, exploring art from around the world, viewing ancient artifacts, and contemporary artists artwork under one roof. What is museum education? Why is museum education significant? This paper attempts to understand how a museum can create an environment that…

The Black Arts Movement (1965-1975) is considered to be one of the most essential moments in African American literature. It encouraged and motivated African Americans to form their very own publishing companies and magazines as well as numerous institutions of the arts. The movement was also believed to have inspired the formation of African American Studies classes at universities and colleges throughout the United States (Rojas 2147). The Black Arts Movement was also thought to have been…

transformation of a family man obsessed with filming every waking moment, Thierry Guetta, into a self-absorbed and self-proclaimed artist, Mr. Brainwash. In capturing this man’s journey, the documentary brings to light two significant issues in the world of art. The first being the use of assistants to create artwork and the second being the instantaneous success of an artist; whom without the endorsements of already renowned and respected street artists would have never amounted to anything…

change in six months and it’s beauty is ephemeral so is art. Capturing these moments of fleeting beauty is evident in the piece at it’s completion. That being said, the real beauty is in the creation process. Art to an artist is not about one piece of work or one way of doing something but the rhythm of growth in the name of discovery. I am a high octane transmedia creative but I want to hone my critical thinking more. The Arts and Crafts movement was a solution born out of contempt for the…

otherworldly beauty of their landscape portraits. Thomas Moran in his pictorial presentation, Below the Towers of Tower Falls, Yellowstone Park, 1909, oil on canvas, which is based on nature utilizes shapes that are preponderantly organic and give his art the environmental and natural taste (Moran). His piece, with its vibrant natural presence and lighting is captivating to look at; it looks entirely natural as if it were a photo, yet the piece is a manmade artistic that depicts with intricacy…