#15 What is Art?

I would consider anything that is an outward expression of some kind to be art. Art, music, dance, writings, and more are ways people and cultures express themselves personally and as a whole. It could be displaying their feelings or ideas in ways that sometimes words cant. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same can be said towards art. My personal criteria for art would be if it creates feelings of emotion, is passionate, and makes you think outside of your usual mindset.

This is an artistic photo of a dancer, but it is also so much more than that. What you see here is a photo that carries so much meaning and emotion. Dancing is an art all of its own. It is a way to express to the world through physical body what words can not describe. There is beauty not only in the dancer’s moves, but in the human body itself, and how one can use themselves as a form of art and communication. When I see this photo I think freedom. All emotions can be displayed through dance, but they all focus on the same idea of letting those feelings be free. So much passion and creativity is evident when watching a performance. What is so unique about the art in dance is that the canvas moves and is constantly changing. Just as a painting can depict a scene or picture, dancing can tell a story. Probably one of the greatest things about the art of dance is that everyone can do it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional or not. If you are feeling stressed, angry, sad, or are filled with happiness you can let it all out and show the world through your dancing. When you put your feelings into the dance, the audience or viewers can sense that. Choreographers can display their art in different ways. Some dance is graceful and soft, while others can be very intense and forceful. Some dances are better performed solo and others with a partner or many dancers. You have to think outside of your mindset to try and understand the emotion of the piece and what story is trying to be shared. Once you understand and truly feel what is being portrayed your emotions will be mirrored causing some to fear, cry, laugh, or smile.