This I Believe

I believe that all art has a meaning. Now that may sound a little vague to some, but let me explain. The definition of art states that art is creativity, so whatever someone sees as creative technically means that it is art to them. Everyone see’s art differently which is why it is so hard to pin-point exactly what a certain painting, song, or dance means. The thing is art isn’t supposed to have a particular meaning or purpose at all.

Growing up I was never the artistic kid. I was the one who dreaded going to art class and on field trips to museums. Personally art never seemed to be an interest to me when it was in the form of paintings or sculptures, but that doesn’t mean that all art is meaningless to me. I’ve learned over time that I appreciate art more when it's in the form of music. Listening to music has taught me many things while growing up, it allowed me to express my emotions and help shape my personality.

Music was one of my first positive experiences with art and it showed me the importance of art and how much it can affect you. Sadness, Happiness, and many other emotions can be interpreted through one's choices in music. Not just with music all art can be interpreted through the viewers emotions. All art usually has a description, but that's just what the artist thought when they created it. Art is meant to be seen in many different perspectives and the artists know that when they create it. Making art takes special skills that everyone has, but some don’t realize they do. When creating art you of course have an end goal or ideal outcome, but sometimes you stray from the initial concept. The thing is that's okay no artist has ever stuck to their original idea without modifying it or tweaking certain aspects.

Although art can come in many different shapes and forms it all has a purpose. Art has many purposes, but some main ones are to inspire others, improve moods, and to let people express themselves. The creator and viewer of art can even disagree on the purpose or what exactly the art means, but overall everything that is created has a meaning. Art has a meaning even if it is hidden, but that doesn't mean everyone has to see it with the same perspective.

I can now say that I can look at paintings and sculptures without being bored out of my mind. I can do this due to the fact that I now know it's okay to see art differently than others. I believe that all art has a meaning. No matter what it’s supposed to mean or what it is perceived as. All art has some type of meaning that is meant to be seen or heard in different ways.

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