Why should you study art?
- You might wonder why you should involve yourself in the creation of art.
- When you create original works of art, you experience the creative process
- Presented with a puzzling visual problem, you learn how approach the problem and resolve it as an artist might.
- You develop your own capabilities for self-expression
1. Self-Expression
- Assume for a moment that you want to express an idea or emotion in a work of art.
- As you create you look for ways to convey this idea or feeling to others.
- This task involves more than manipulating material with your hands, it also requires that you use your mind to draw upon your emotions.
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2. Decision Making and Problem Solving
- What subject should I paint or sculpt?
- Which medium and technique should I use?
- What colors, shapes, lines and textures should I emphasize?
- How can I arrange these elements effectively?
- How will I recognize that the work is finished and the creative process has ended?
3. Real-World Connections
- Clarify the problems
- Identify Possible Solutions
- Test each possible solution
- Select the solution that seems most appropriate
- Apply the Solution
- Determine whether the solution resolves the problem