Philosophical Questions: Art

[ysabetwordsmith]

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

What benefits does art provide society? Does art hurt society in any way?


Key benefits include:

* an outlet for self-expression and communication

* which leads directly to useful discussions about current issues

* beauty in public spaces, which is good for mental health

* a safety valve for discontent that is not violence (e.g. rude graffiti) I am a big fan of trains as rolling public art galleries.

* history, because often all we have left of lost civilizations is their artistic content in durable materials (e.g. statues, decorations on buildings, clay pots)


Further Resources

https://madhansart.com/importance-of-art/

https://www.thestudiodirector.com/blog/importance-of-art-in-society/

http://artlightinc.com/art/importance

https://drawingsof.com/why-is-art-important/


http://artloftasia.com/blog/5-benefits-of-practicing-art/

https://canadianart.ca/features/7-things-everyone-needs-to-know-about-art-disability/

https://www.adultsandcrafts.com/blogs/blog/166165703-the-top-ten-benefits-of-crafting-for-adults

https://momlovesbest.com/benefits-of-art-for-kids

https://artfulparent.com/the-benefits-of-art-for-kids/

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_benefits_art_therapy_can_have_on_mental_and_physical_health

https://www.pinalcentral.com/casa_grande_dispatch/health_and_wellness/the-many-benefits-of-arts-and-crafts-for-seniors/article_9515e810-e16b-11e5-8e95-57cb42f7b2a1.html

https://artfromthestreets.org/blogs/news/positive-benefits-of-creating-art


https://becomeawritertoday.com/creative-hobbies/

https://dayswithgrey.com/art/50-art-activities-for-kids/

https://www.shihoriobata.com/blog/creative-hobbies/

https://9creativelives.com/2012/12/150-activitieshobbies-to-start-or-revist-when-youre-bored/

https://www.newlifestyles.com/blog/6-hobbies-and-crafts-to-take-up-in-retirement

https://www.ableize.com/disabled-arts/crafts-and-hobbies/

https://scootaround.com/en/27-fun-hobbies-for-wheelchair-users-that-arent-basketball


"If you year a voice inside you say, 'You cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

Comments

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Agree that Art doesn’t have to be visual, it was just what I initially thought of when you posted the question. In fact, I think most ppl would react the same way: initial thought = art is visual, followed by a 2nd thought that Art can mean many things, including Writing, etc. (Or, to be mildly pedantic, “Art can be many things, including Art.”) <<

I'm a big fan of tactile art. I love edible sculpture if it is, in fact, edible and not composed of processed foodlike art product.

>> Uglification cannot just be pinned on America/Americans. It’s a worldwide phenomenon.<<

It's not universal. It's widespread in a handful of countries. Some other places have extremely different aesthetics -- Mexico, for instance. Paris built the Montparnasse Tower, people generally considered it an eyesore, and they have not gone about building lots more. You see a lot of Brutalism in parts of Russia and China because, awful as it is, it's cheap to build and fits their politics. Places well known for their beauty are much less attracted to it, like Italy.