Art

       The blog I’m writing this time will be about art. What is the truth in art, to me? Art is something wonderful. It is something that someone can appreciate and see the value in. Something is art if they can appreciate it. Some examples of art is the famous Mona Lisa, or Pablo Picasso paintings, or symphonies by Beethoven, or great albums by the Beatles, or other great works that everyone knows about. The Google dictionary definition online is “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” That is the first definition. The other definition is “the various branches of creative activity, such as painting, music, literature, and dance.”

        Art can take many different forms. Art can take form, just like the definition, in paintings, music, literature, and dance, and even more things. There are also different types of art that I can think of, like visual arts. Art can be anything, and can be seen in many different forms. Art, to the trained eye, is the most beautiful thing in the world. That is like when people say “This is truly a work of art” when they see something amazing and beautiful. It is to them a great treasure they can appreciate and see the value in. If something is truly art to someone, then they should be willing to go great heights and give a lot to see it, or to have it. This is why you have probably heard of certain famous paintings sell for millions and millions of dollars. You’d think it is ridiculous that someone would pay millions or even billions of dollars for a painting the size of a small poster and with paint and canvas cost only about ten dollars to make. Why would people do this? Because they are able to see the true beauty and the value in that particular painting, and can appreciate it. 

        What I see in art is different. In art, I see something amazing. I think that art can be found anywhere, at any time, and that anyone can make art. You do not have to be a well known painter or a well known singer or symphony composer in order to make a piece of art. All you need is an inspiration and some supplies, and just that great mind. You have to be creative and do something with your heart. It won’t be art if you do not do your best and put your mind and soul into it. It just would not work. But since everyone has the ability to put their whole mind and soul into something if they are really inspired and have the heart to do something, anyone and everyone is capable of creating art. Art is a wonderful thing and art is everywhere. You know art when you see it, because art isn’t the same to everyone. Art is different for different people. But once you can appreciate something greatly, and see the value in it. Then it is art, and you’ll know it.