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: Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

Good choices.

Some of my favorite battle songs are from Firestorm by Leslie Fish.

Re: Yes ...

[acelightning73]

"We did triage in the parking lot - treatable, dangerous, grave; A sad eyed-fireman gave the axe to those we couldnt't save..."

Leslie's songs alway hit the mark.