how has art been a strong force in history?
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Many books and entire college courses are devoted to the topic, so I do not believe that I am going to touch much in the short space of this forum.\n\nFrom the time period of the great cave paintings, art has had the ability to represent the common place to render it special.  Art includes both he visual arts and the performing arts and as such can evoke strong emotional responses in the human mind.\nArt “touches” us as living beings.\nWhether to record the label of a can of soup or preserve the beauty of Venus or remind us that “Loose Lips Sink Ships” or to promote the purchase of “War Bonds” art is part of the record and the driving force of culture.
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It is business, which is an art.
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I would say drawing/painting - because of the evidence of cave drawings and so forth. Unless you consider opposite-sex relations an art... if so, then that would have come first. :)\n\nBut, then there's also music, and there's really no concrete way to tell how long that has been around. Even before instruments, it's possible that people had chants, or sang to mimic birds, etc. \n\nI'd say that the father of all arts could ultimately be said to be imagination.
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A society rises and falls by its support of the arts.  Never did a society in history rise without honoring and supporting the arts.  Likewise, never has a society fallen without first letting its interest in art and music wane.
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Art is a an arbitrary enterprise. Evaluations of qualtity are subjective according to veyr differetn standards. The best sort of sculpture (or painting or carving or music or...) depends entirely on cultural context. Inca carvings are rather different that Aztec carvings than Maya carvings than golden age Greek sculpture than Rodin than Henry Moore. Indian music is quite different than European music, and European music changed a great deal over time. Nearly all of Schoenberg would have been entirely unacceptable in 1700 or 1800 and indeed was only marginally acceptable when it was written. On the other hand, Gregorian chant of 1100CE isn't thought an acceptable form in the 21st century for an ambitious composer.\n\n\nOn the other hand, science is quite different. The theory which actually predicts the motion of a cannon ball will be the same in ancient India as in modern North America. Any theory which suggests that cannon balls move in straight lines won't produce accurate aiming. \n\nThe difference is not only in procedure, but also in the result produced. Science is concerned with producing theories which correspond with reality. So a theory suggests that such and such will happen (ie, cannon balls travel in straight lines) and a test of it will show that the theory is wrong. An improved theory will have to be closer to the observed reality. No person's opinion is of any significance in comparison to an actual test of a theory in deciding whether this or that theory should be taken seriously. the sequence of theory, prediction, experimental test, and acceptance of theory, while in art, the acceptability of work can be appreciated/evaluated without any testing whatever.
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history.I think cause we can learn alot from ower pass.
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the art of a particular language.
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Learn about culture is important because it allows you to appreciate fine arts and other peoples lifes better. It makes your experience of life richer.  Is like going to eat to a fine restaurant or eat at McDonlads forever.  Museums and art galleries are important because culture can be learned through books but there comes a point where it is not enough to read about something.  You have to actually be present there to understand in all its glory what a masterpiece is.  Why do you think so many people pay 50 euros (and that is just the price tickett to enter the Louvre) to see the Monalisa?
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You could do a presentation about their art. There is quite a bit information and pictures on the site listed below.
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At my high school we didn't have majors, and I still got into University. There are some specific requirements for certain art programs though. You have to have taken some art history courses and have a portfolio with some samples of your own original artwork. Aside from the specifics, you need good grades and recommendations from teachers. A recommendation from an art teacher or artist would be even better.
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One of Leonardo's greatest achievements was his painting of\nthe last supper, considered by many to be his greatest\nwork. The last supper is barely visible now because he\ndecided to work in his usual easygoing way and not at the\nspeed that frescos normally take. He decided to develop a\nnew way to do them. This Painting inspired many of the\npeople who saw it. \n\n\nLeonardo was not a great person according to the great\nperson theory of history. This theory states that history\nis motivated primarily by the opinions, actions and\nthoughts of people not by political or economic factors.\nThe characteristics of the great person theory are:\ncharisma or personal magnetism, the ability to inspire,\ndecisiveness under pressure, bravery, self confidence and\nassurance in a given plan of action. Leonardo's greatness\nwas not a product of the times in which he lived. Many of\nhis inventions were lost only to be rediscovered fifty to a\nhundred years later. He did many incredible paintings and\nfrescos for churches and cathedrals that never would have\nbeen done today and if they were they would not have been\nas revered.
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Few answers to this really, for some people its ahrd to belive that a civilization of 4000 years ago could build something we would have a hell of a hard time building so precisely and also so durable today. I also belive that some people will never belive that anyone in an "uncivilized" area like Africa could build a monument that makes anything that we know about, before it or after pale in comparison, excepting maybe the Great Wall
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Try to think of an example in your life, family, or community where people were stronger for working together.  You can then tie is into larger world or political examples.
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the art of rennaissance aroused a feeling of identity and originality among the common people of  Europe. It also enlighted a new sense of nationality and unity which helped them in revolting against the papal authorities.This lead to Counter Reformation.Look, during that particular era the suffering class i.e the workers had faced a lot of problems like the burden of taxation, less revenue etc. Rennaissance \ngave them all ideas of independence, liberty and freedom. It made them realize that even they had the authority to protest against the evil-doings of the high classes and struggle for thier freedom. As to conclude, I'd say that altogetherly, Renaissane offered a platform for the revolutionist thinkers to exchange their views and bring -up new socialist ideas for liberty.
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Art is in the forefront of our political attitudes.  Artists express emerging opinions in their work, usually long before politicians are aware a problem exists.
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The Medici family members were patrons of the arts which means they supported the artist financially so he (mostly) could focus on the art rather than having to work a day job. the medicis also provided connections to people who were looking for a certain type of artist for various kinds of projects like gardens or portraits. The documentary below is excellent and will provide more details.
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Dear ASKER,\n\nYour question is not really a valid one. But since its something about art i would consider it a valid one. And i think you placed it under the wrong SUBJECT.\n\nI would suggest you to copy your question and put it under\n\nHome > Other\n or\nHome > Arts & Humanities > Visual Arts \n\nThank you very much.\n\n-Post Master