Fashion

I really can't argue the point that fashion is a form of art. Some people find that they can express themselves best through creation of new ideas. Fashion has always been a large part of culture. Many times fashion trends dictate they way that many people from diffrent places and ages dress. It also drives mareketing styles as well as sales.

Have You Forgotten: Darryl Worley's tribute to 9/11

Darryl Worley's music video for his hit song "Have You Forgotten" is a true piece of art. It is expression of emotion and opinion in it's best form. The video begins by showing images of the American people rallying together after the terrible tragedy. The video then portrays Worley and his muscians in the studio writting the song. Images of the towers crashing to the ground are used to help reinvigorate the passion and patriotism in the viewers. Real footage is used showing people sprinting awat from ground zero. Other images proceed these such as the flowers at the Trade Centeres memorials and our troops in the middle east. This music video is a work that is ment to inspire and reinvigorate the American people in their patriotism and is effective in doing so.

The HARRY POTTER puppet pals

Many times when something becomes extremely fashionable spoofs are created to criticize or make fun of them. During high school I was told by a friend to look up the harry potter puppet pals on you tube. I watched video after video of harry potter spoof videos and found some of them to be quite amusing. The reason that I consider these particular videos art isn't because they are funny or entertaining but because it was put together and performed by real people. The harry potter puppet pal gang is a group of four young kids who had the idea to create something funny but were also talented enough to make the show good enough to perform for live audiences.

Religous Art: Human Nature

In every culture their is some kind of religion. Thus one could argue that a religion is human nature. The need or subconscious belief that a higher power of some form exists is universal. This isn't only true with modern cultures but also with ancient cultures discovered by archaelogist. Sense the beging of human recors and history religion has always been recognized as an important part of ones culture. Much of the art that comes from these cultures refelect their religious beliefs.

The Human Condition

I think the famous picture that captures workers eating lunch on a steel beam of the progressing empire state building really reflects the human condition, To me, this picture represents the hard work and struggle of human progress. Humans are dilligent. We go to great lengths to continue to advance and imporve our society. These works include not only tangible items but also ideals as well as politics. Humans are compelled naturally to work and create, This is the human condition.

Film as Art.

Everyone loves movies. However, I believe that there are only a few movies that can truly be called works of art. I recently saw the movie " Slumdog Millionaire". The film takes place in the slums of India. The movie reveals the Indian culture and lifestyle of many thousands of people who are poor or homeless. It shows a side of India that while being unpleasent is all to real, I really enjoyed this movie and think that the way the film was shot and cut really show the directors artistic vision.

Having a Catharsis

By definition a catharsis is a : purification or purgation of the emotions (as pity and fear) primarily through art b : a purification or purgation that brings about spiritual renewal or release from tension. When I first read the definiton I wasn't quite sure what it was that I was supposed to be attempting. I decided to just write about everything that I was thinking and feeling at a particular moment. To summarize the results I'll give a quick overview of what came out. I wrote how I have been stressed about my upcomming finals, how livng so far away from girlfriend sucks, the pressure that I was feeling in satisfying my parents expectations along with my excitement at becoming a newly intiated brother in my fraterenity. I found that after I had written it all out I actully felt much better. I think it is a good excercise for anyone who is feeling overburdend.