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Research Essay: The Arts 

Have you ever thought about why we need to create art? The artist Theodore Dreiser once said: “Art is the stored honey of the human soul.”  As you can see from this quote, art is an important thing in our lives. Therefore, in this essay we want to talk about what art is, why art is important and how art connects to our school life.  

Art is a way of communicating and making meaning, and this can be done in many ways. It uses symbols, colour and textures to convey thoughts and feelings. Art also shows human activity that includes creation, expression, beauty, and emotional power. It includes various forms such as visual arts, performing arts, and literary arts. Art, and its interpretation has varied throughout history and across cultures. Art is not just one tiny little thing; art is key to life! Art can also show people’s emotions or opinions. Did you know art is also a way to make friendships! For example, if someone plays the same instrument, they have a common interest so they can be friends. Art is important to society because it helps us to make bonds, allows us to think and create.  

Art is important because art can communicate information, shape our everyday lives, and be enjoyed for beauty. Everywhere you look, you can see art. Art can show peoples’ emotions or show themselves. Art can also help us understand our history, our culture, our lives, and the experiences of others in a manner that cannot be achieved through other means. For example, ancient cave paintings help us to understand how people lived in the past. It can also be a source of inspiration, reflection, and joy. For example, during one of our field trips, we visited Professor Piao. He told us that his discovery of art works on ancient coins when he was younger inspired him to continue learning about ancient dynasties through artwork, not solely books. Art can also help people to relax, for example some people like to listen to music, paint, or draw. Art can also create visually pleasing spaces for people, such as galleries and exhibitions. If people do not have art, then spaces around the world would be the same and repetitive.  

Working in the arts helps students to develop their creativity. When students are creative, this can lead to better problem-solving skills. This is the ability to break down a problem to understand it, and in turn the thinking of ideas to solve the problem, before evaluating those ideas to find the most effective solutions. This will help students with their future jobs and opportunities. For example, with the future of space exploration, we will need creative people to find solutions to problems that we do not know exist yet. Teaching several types of arts can present difficult concepts visually, making them easier for the students to understand. For example, many teachers use visual aids in their classrooms for students who do not know how to read yet, to show something in real life, or to make their lessons more interesting. Art is one of the most creative subjects that can be presented. Schools need art because students can use this to express their feelings, communicate, become more collaborative and think independently. 

Overall, art can be found everywhere in our lives, it is not only for people who have interests in art, but for all that want to help humanity thrive. If there were no art, we would not have been able to see the beauty in things. In other words, art helps us feel relaxed and forget about our problems and troubles. Art is a vehicle for creativity, it is not simply painting a picture.