Arts

- the aesthetic expressions of people's creativity.

  • How do the people express their creativity?

  • What are the products (art forms such as poetry and other literature, painting, drama, cinema) that show people's creativity?

  • Describe the qualities of the following art forms if they exist: dance, poetry, song music, performance, drama, literature, painting, sculpture, textiles, drawing, instrumental music (what instruments are used?)

  • Is art an important part of this culture? Which arts?

  • What's the prevalent and most widespread artwork like in this society-- its style and tradition?

  • What are the traditional values and beliefs that have shaped artistic style and focus? How free are artists to "break out" and express novel interests, ideas and styles?

  • What sports do people enjoy? How widespread is that enjoyment, participation and spectatorship?

  • How is people's clothing (keyword: costume) an expression of creativity and/or traditions? How can its style be described?

  • What criteria determine if the artwork is "good?"

  • What games have people created to play? -How developed are people's skills at playing them?

Definition of the Arts

Visual

Performing