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Art Belief

I Believe

that art is not merely a form of self-expression – it is a way for humanity to understand itself.
jdk
  • What does it mean for art to help humanity “understand itself”? jdk
  • It means that through art, people can confront emotions, ideas, and experiences that might otherwise remain hidden or inexpressible. Art mirrors society’s fears, hopes, and contradictions, allowing reflection and growth.
  • But can’t science and philosophy also help humanity understand itself? jdk
  • Yes, they do – but art reaches emotional truths that logic cannot. Where science explains how things work, and philosophy asks why, art reveals what it feels like to be human.
  • Isn’t art subjective, though? How can something so personal teach us about humanity as a whole? HappyDog
  • Isn’t art subjective, though? How can something so personal teach us about humanity as a whole?
  • Does this mean all art must have a message or moral? HappyDog