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
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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? Thinker
- 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? Thinker
- Not necessarily an intentional message. But there is still a message, even if it is just a simple statement of existence or expression of a momentary emotion.
- What percent of mankind do you believe actually learns more about themselves from art? Thinker
- Depending on how big or frequent a lesson you count, I believe virtually everyone does. But if you mean intentional, considered learning, I'd guess 20% or less. Really though, I don't know. This seems like the sort of thing most people don't speak about commonly.
- True but why isn't it taught this way? Thinker
- Waiting for believer to respond.