Everyone is aware that medicine and education have a strong impact on us. We are directly dependent on these areas of life. But few people will admit the idea that art has an equally important influence. Nevertheless, it is so. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of art in our lives.
What is art?
There are many definitions in various dictionaries. Somewhere they write that art is an image (or the process of its creation), which expresses the artist's view of the world. Sometimes a person cannot express in words what he can draw.
In another interpretation, this is the process of creativity, the creation of something. Realization of the need to make the world a little more beautiful.
Art is also a way of knowing the world. For example, for a child who, drawing or singing songs, remembers new words.
On the other hand, it is a social process of human interaction with society and with himself. This concept is so ambiguous that it is impossible to say in which part of our life it is present and in which it is not. Consider the arguments: the influence of art on a person is noticeable in the spiritual sphere of our life. After all, it is under its influence that what we call morality and education is formed.
Types of art and its impact on human life
What's the first thing that comes to mind? Painting? Music? Ballet? All of these are arts, like photography, circus, arts and crafts, sculpture, architecture, stage and theatre. The list can still be expanded. Every decade, genres develop and new ones are added, as humanity does not stand still.
Here is one of the arguments: the influence of art on human life is expressed in love for fairy tales. One of the most influential species is literature. Reading surrounds us from childhood. When we are very little, mom reads fairy tales to us. The rules of behavior and the type of thinking are instilled in girls and boys on the example of fairy-tale heroines and heroes. In fairy tales we learn what is good and what is bad. At the end of such works there is a moral that teaches us how to act.
At school and university, we read the obligatory works of classical authors, which already contain more complex thoughts. Here the characters make us think and ask ourselves questions. Each direction in art pursues its own goals, they are very diverse.
Functions of Art: Additional Arguments
The influence of art on a person is extensive, it has various functions and purposes. One of the main goals is educational.The same moral at the end of the story. The aesthetic function is obvious: works of art are beautiful and develop taste. Close to this hedonistic function - to bring pleasure. Some literary works often have a prognostic function, remember the Strugatsky brothers and their science fiction novels. Another very important function is compensatory. From the word "compensation", when artistic reality replaces the main one for us. This often refers to emotional trauma or life difficulties. When we turn on our favorite music to forget, or go to the cinema to escape from unpleasant thoughts.
Or another argument - the influence of art on a person through music. Hearing a symbolic song for himself, someone can decide on an important act. If we move away from academic significance, then the influence of art on human life is very great. It gives inspiration. When a person at the exhibition saw a beautiful picture, he came home and started painting.
Consider another argument: the influence of art on a person can be seen in how actively hand-made is developing. People not only imbued with a sense of beauty, but are also ready to create masterpieces with their own hands. Various areas of body art and tattoos - the desire to create a work of art on your skin.
Art around us
Has anyone thought while decorating their apartment and thinking through the design that at the moment you can notice the influence of art on you? Creating furniture or accessories is part of arts and crafts. Color matching, harmonious shapes and space ergonomics are exactly what designers are studying. Or another example: you are in the store, choosing a dress, gave preference to the one that is correctly tailored and thought out by the fashion designer. At the same time, fashion houses are not modest, trying to influence your choice with bright commercials.Video is also part of the art. That is, watching advertising, we are also under its influence. This is also an argument, the influence of genuine art on a person, however, is revealed in higher spheres. Let's consider them.
The influence of art on a person: arguments from literature
Literature influences us endlessly. Let us recall how in Leo Tolstoy's brilliant work "War and Peace" Natasha Rostova sang for her brother and healed him of despair.
Another elegant example of how painting can save a life was described by O. Henry in the story "The Last Leaf". The sick girl decided that she would die when the last ivy leaf fell outside the window. She did not wait until her last day, as the leaflet was painted for her on the wall by an artist.
Another example of the influence of art on a person (arguments from the literature are very revealing) is the main character of Ray Bradbury's "Smile", who saves the painting with Mona Lisa, believing in its great significance. Bradbury wrote a lot about the power of creativity, he argued that only by reading books, a person will become educated.
The image of a child with a book in his hands haunts many artists, in particular, there are several wonderful paintings under the same name "Boy with a book."
Right Influence
Like any impact, art can also be negative and positive. Some modern works are depressing, do not carry great aestheticism. Not all films are good. We need to be especially careful about content that affects our children. The right selection of things around us, music, movies and even clothes will provide us with a good mood and instill the right taste.
Report
On the topic “How Art influences our lives”
Prepared by Ivanov Danila 9”A” class
Yekaterinburg - 10.11.2016
Art- this is a kind of reflection of the true essence of man. And it doesn’t matter at all whether it is a great artist or a connoisseur of painting.
The power of real art lies primarily in its impact on the inner world of a person. Agree, one picture can cause a lot of experiences and impressions, which, among other things, can be quite contradictory.
Means of influence of art and its types
First of all, it is worth deciding on the types of art, and there are a fairly large number of them. So, main arts: music, literature, painting, theater, cinematography, sculpture, architecture, photography, as well as arts and crafts, graphics and much more.
How does art work?
The exact sciences are impassive, unlike music or painting, which can cause a lot of emotions and experiences. Only true masterpieces can contribute to the formation of a special worldview and perception of the surrounding reality. Expressive means of art deserve special attention. (rhythm, proportion, form, tone, texture, etc.), that allow you to fully appreciate a particular work.
The means of expression in art are not intended only to evoke some particular feeling. These methods are intended for more global purposes - to form a special inner world of a person who is able to see beauty and create something similar. Speaking about the influencing force of this phenomenon, one cannot confine oneself to the concepts of good and evil.
Art forms the inner world of a person, teaches him to distinguish between the concepts of good and evil, to talk about life, as well as to structure his thoughts and even see the world in a multifaceted aspect. Books immerse you in a completely different world of dreams and fantasies, form a person as a person, and also make you think about many things and take a different look at seemingly ordinary situations.
The influence of various types of art on human life Music
Music can have a wide variety of influences on a person. For some, it can serve as a means of appeasement and relaxation, and for someone it will become an incentive and impetus for further action. For example, music helps a person in terms of work and creativity. Does music help a person to concentrate? Yes and no! In general, in order for a person to concentrate on something, listening to music is not necessary, because complete silence is well suited for better concentration. And that goes for most of us. However, some people in the process of working, thinking and making important decisions need some kind of background. The sounds of music help them not only to concentrate, but also to increase mental performance. Athletes may be advised to listen to fast-tempo music during intense workouts and slow music during breaks to improve performance. For office workers (well, or those who work remotely), who believe that music helps a person in their work, the advice is this - if you really need music during work, it is better to listen to one that does not contain words.
Music also affects the mood of a person. The way music helps a person cope with difficult life situations is hardly comparable to any other influence of external factors. Music can create and maintain the right mood. It helps to relax (not surprisingly, after work, some people first of all, crossing the threshold of their own home, turn on their favorite songs), or vice versa - to energize.
In the morning it is better to listen to cheerful and rhythmic music, it will help you wake up and make you jump out of bed in the desire to change your life for the better. Also, cheerful and energetic music influences the human psyche and makes him change sadness to joy, and sadness to optimism and love of life.
Calm and smooth music will help you relax and calm down, distract from everyday worries, reduce the number of thoughts in your head and focus on self-regulation. Slow and relaxing music affects a person like sleeping pills, so if you suffer from insomnia and you do not know how to fall asleep quickly, use this fact.
Moreover, scientists have long come to the conclusion that music is an excellent secondary means of rehabilitation of patients and an excellent opportunity to achieve peace of mind. That is why music is often heard in hospital wards, thus strengthening the belief in a speedy recovery.
Painting
The influencing force of art is the greatest power that can radically change a person's worldview and significantly influence the formation of his inner world. A riot of colors, rich colors and harmoniously matched shades, smooth lines and scale of volumes - all these are means of fine art.
Scientists have confirmed the beneficial effect of works of fine art, painting on the mental health of a person. And it does not matter what is in front of you - a portrait, still life or landscape. Contemplation of painting takes away all anxieties and improves well-being.
Observation of painting helps to improve well-being and helps to get rid of negative emotions, worries, stress and depression. It has also been proven that those people who surround themselves with paintings significantly reduce the feeling of anxiety and fear (for some phobias, painting plays the role of a kind of psychotherapeutic method).
But the strongest impact on the emotional state of a person and his psyche as a whole is exerted not so much by the perception of beauty as by the process of creating such a creation. Thanks to painting, you can form a strong tendency to reduce chronic pain.
From different paintings, drawings, photographs, the so-called common energy will come, which can influence the subconscious of a person, which can help change his thoughts and worldview. As a result, the very actions and behaviors of people can naturally change. This total energy consists of the following elements:
- colors;
- images and plot;
- artist energy.
When choosing a picture, you should pay attention to all these elements. It is impossible not to pay attention to beautiful painting, and the energy that it radiates can not only shape the inner world of a person, but also perfectly change his life for the better. Therefore, a person should surround himself with beautiful pictures and contemplate the beautiful!
Poetry and prose
Masterpieces of world classics are a huge number of amazing works that, to one degree or another, have influenced the life of almost every person. Drama, tragedy, poetry, poems and odes - all this, to varying degrees, was reflected in the soul of everyone who could touch the works of the classics. The impact of art on a person - in particular, literature - is multifaceted. So, for example, in troubled times, writers called on the people to fight with their poems, and with novels carried the reader into a completely different world filled with different colors and characters.
Today, reading and understanding poetry and prose is a real art that requires special efforts. Most of the poets of the "silver" and "golden" centuries left unsurpassed examples of art, which today are the most revered among the entire population of the planet.
A very important aspect when reading any artistic poetic work is its understanding, feeling. For example, the poetry of nature is not a temple, but a real workshop, which cannot be understood without feeling all the beauty of the surrounding world. And accordingly, if you do not understand poetry, it cannot influence your life in any way, change it, make it more perfect.
Music, literature, visual arts are an integral part of the culture of a person and the society in which he lives. Thanks to all this, a person not only receives aesthetic pleasure, he improves, develops spiritually and finds peace of mind. Art can do wonders
How does art affect people? How does it affect the worldview and perception of the entire surrounding space? Why do some pieces of music give you goosebumps, and why does a scene in a movie bring tears down your cheeks? No one will give an exact answer to these questions - art is able to awaken in a person the most diverse and often very contradictory feelings.
What is art?
There is an exact definition of art - it is a process or result of expression in an artistic manifestation, as well as a creative symbiosis that conveys certain feelings and emotions experienced at a certain moment. Art is multifaceted. It is able to convey the experiences of one person and even the mood of the whole people in a specific period of time.
The power of real art lies primarily in its impact on a person. Agree, one picture can cause a lot of experiences and impressions, which, among other things, can be quite contradictory. Art is a kind of reflection of the true essence of man. And it doesn't matter at all whether it is a great artist or a connoisseur of painting.
Means of influence of art and its types
First of all, it is worth deciding on the types of art, and there are a fairly large number of them. So, the main ones are music, literature, painting, theater, circus, cinema, sculpture, architecture, photography, as well as graphics and much more.
How does art work? impassive, unlike music or painting, which can cause a lot of emotions and experiences. Only true masterpieces can contribute to the formation of a special worldview and perception of the surrounding reality. The expressive means of art (rhythm, proportion, form, tone, texture, etc.) deserve special attention, which allow one to fully appreciate a particular work.
The versatility of art
As already mentioned, art is multifaceted. This is especially eloquently evidenced by the masterpieces of sculpture and architecture, arts and crafts, music and literature, painting and graphics, preserved from time immemorial, as well as immortal cinema and theatrical performances. and historical studies show that the most ancient civilizations sought to express their own "I" through the drawings on the rocks, ritual dances around the fire, traditional costumes, etc.
In art, they are not intended only to evoke some particular feeling. These methods are intended for more global purposes - to form a special inner world of a person who is able to see beauty and create something similar.
Music is a separate art form
Perhaps this type of art deserves a separate large category. We constantly encounter music, even our ancient ancestors performed various rituals to the rhythmic sounds of original instruments. Music can have a wide variety of influences on a person. For some, it can serve as a means of peace and relaxation, and for someone it will become an incentive and impetus for further action.
Moreover, scientists have long come to the conclusion that music is an excellent secondary means of rehabilitation of patients and an excellent opportunity to achieve peace of mind. That is why music very often sounds in the wards, thus strengthening the faith in a speedy recovery.
Painting
The influencing force of art is the greatest power that can radically change a person's worldview and significantly influence the formation of his inner world. A riot of colors, rich colors and harmoniously matched shades, smooth lines and scale of volumes - all these are means of fine art.
The world-famous masterpieces of artists are stored in the treasuries of galleries and museums. Pictures have an amazing effect on the inner world of a person, they are able to penetrate into the most hidden corners of consciousness and sow the seed of true values. Moreover, by creating unique works of fine art, a person expresses his own experiences and shares his vision of the surrounding reality with the whole world. Everyone knows the fact that the treatment of certain diseases of the nervous system is often accompanied by drawing classes. It promotes healing and peace of mind for patients.
Poetry and Prose: On the Influencing Power of Literature
Surely everyone knows that the word, in its essence, has incredible power - it can heal a wounded soul, reassure, give joyful moments, warm, in the same way a word can injure a person and even kill. A word framed by a beautiful syllable has even greater power. We are talking about literature in all its manifestations.
Masterpieces of world classics are a huge number of amazing works that, to one degree or another, have influenced the life of almost every person. Drama, tragedy, poetry, poems and odes - all this, to varying degrees, was reflected in the soul of everyone who could touch the creations of the classics. The impact of art on a person - in particular, literature - is multifaceted. So, for example, in troubled times, writers called on the people to fight with their poems, and with novels carried the reader into a completely different world filled with different colors and characters.
Literary works form the inner world of a person, and it is no coincidence that in our times, filled with innovations and technological innovations, people are encouraged to plunge into the unusually cozy atmosphere that a good book creates.
Influence of art
Progress does not stand still, just like art. For different eras, certain trends are characteristic, which, to one degree or another, are reflected in many works. Moreover, it was often fashion trends that shaped the image and way of life of the population. It is enough to remember how the directions of architecture were dictated by the canons of construction and interior decoration. The influencing force of art contributed not only to the creation of buildings in a certain style, but also formed general tastes among the population.
So, for example, in the architectural field there is even a peculiar classification of historical periods: the Renaissance, Rococo, Baroque, etc. How does art affect a person in this case? It forms the taste preferences of a person, his style and manner of behavior, dictates the rules of interior design and even the style of communication.
Influence of contemporary art
It is difficult to talk about contemporary art. This is not at all due to the specific features of the 21st century, filled with innovations and unique technological innovations. At one time, many writers and artists were not recognized as geniuses, moreover, they were often considered crazy. It is quite possible that in a few hundred years our contemporaries will be considered the geniuses of their time.
Nevertheless, it is quite difficult to follow the trends of contemporary art. Many are inclined to believe that the current creations are just the decomposition of the old ones. Time will tell by what means art influences in this case and how it influences the formation of personality. And for creators, it is very important to form and cultivate a sense of beauty in society.
How does art work?
Speaking about the influencing force of this phenomenon, one cannot confine oneself to the concepts of good and evil. Art in all its manifestations does not teach to distinguish good from bad, light from darkness and white from black. Art forms the inner world of a person, teaches him to distinguish between the concepts of good and evil, to talk about life, as well as to structure his thoughts and even see the world in a multifaceted aspect. Books immerse you in a completely different world of dreams and fantasies, form a person as a person, and also make you think about many things and take a different look at seemingly ordinary situations.
The works of architects, painters, writers and musicians that have survived to this day speak eloquently of the immortality of true masterpieces. They fully show how powerless time is before the priceless works of the classics.
True art cannot be overlooked, and its power can not only shape the inner world, but also drastically change a person's life.
to accomplish the miracle of unity." Based on this postulate, we can say that art has been sent down to humanity from above. Therefore, it has a very strong influence on us humans.
Let's start with architecture. This art form deals with the construction of forms. And, if we compare different types of art with different structures that make up a person, namely the physical body, astral, mental, etc., then architecture affects the physical body of a person. After all, the physical body is the basis for existence on Earth, and the buildings surrounding us are the place where a person spends, especially in our urban age, the main part of his life. And as M. Handel writes: any architectural structure, from the smallest cell to God himself, is based on cosmic law and is built according to pre-established images, and any deviation from the plan leads to ugliness and has the same result as a false note in a musical chord . Architecture is often compared to frozen music.
The second art form worth remembering is sculpture, which defines the contours of forms. It can be compared with the ethereal body of a person, which is responsible for the harmony of any form of the physical body.
Sculpture can be called captivated music.
Painting can be called the third art form given to mankind. Interest in it is associated with the desire to reproduce bright pictures and or images that affect emotions. So, comparing with one of the human structures, painting is associated with the astral body, consisting of emotions, feelings and desires. Painting can be compared to music fighting for liberation.
Now let's turn to music. It is music that reflects, according to M. Handel, the tonal expressions of the highest ability of both God and man - their will. Mankind has embraced architecture, sculpture and painting in such a way that these forms of art have become part of its nature. But it is precisely through his own human will power that the musician is able to perceive and to some extent reproduce the tones expressed by the will of God.
Speaking about the impact of music on a person, F. Nietzsche wrote: "Give me the opportunity to write music for the nation, and I will not care who makes its laws." The term "musician" in this context does not refer to an ordinary singer or performer of music, but to such masters, creators of music as Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Glinka and others of the same class. Speaking of music, it can be called a free floating expression of sounds.
Pythagoras claimed that the world emerged from chaos, thanks to sound or harmony, and was created according to the principles of musical proportion: 7 planets that control the fate of mortals make a harmonious movement, and the distances between them correspond to musical intervals, as a result they emit such harmonious sounds that from they form the most harmonious melody, which a person does not hear only because of the greatness of the sounds that are not perceived by his ear.
The solar system is a single musical instrument. Just as there are twelve semitones in the chromatic scale, so there are twelve signs of the zodiac in the sky, and just as we have seven white piano keys, so we have seven planets. The signs of the zodiac can be likened to the soundboard of a cosmic harp, and the seven planets to the strings. Therefore, they affect the human race in different ways. “There is not the slightest sphere visible to us that, when moving, would not sing like an angel,” wrote Shakespeare.
In our earthly life, we are so immersed in the noises and sounds of our limited environment that we are unable to hear the music of the moving spheres. However, a real musician, consciously or unconsciously, can tune in and hear a sonata or symphony as a single rainbow chord, which he later turns into a musical composition of the highest harmony, grace and beauty.
Music is made up of three main elements, namely melody, harmony and rhythm. A melody consists of a sequence of harmonic sounds perceived by the auditory nerves associated with the brain, a physical organ that is in contact with the mind. Therefore, it is through the mental body, which consists of thoughts that are not denounced by form and ideas that are not colored by emotions, that the Spirit of a person can feel the melody created on the physical plane.
An imbecile or a lunatic does not respond to the melody.
Harmony consists of a pleasant combination of tones and is associated with feelings and emotions. Feelings and emotions are an expression of the astral body and, therefore, harmony can affect both humans and animals, since both have astral bodies. Rhythm is a measured and balanced movement, expressed by a vital force that provides gesticulation and other physical movements. The etheric body is responsible for the production and distribution of life force, which is associated with the absorption and transformation of solar energy. Plants have an etheric body and are therefore sensitive to rhythm.
In music, between melody and rhythm, there is harmony, which can either rise and merge with the harmony of pure thought, melody, or start up and mix with purely active movement - impulse. If a purely melodic element, which carries the volitional vibration of the Spirit of music, is absent in the composition, then there is no control over the astral and physical bodies; then desires run amok and take power, and since there is no control of the mind, the person becomes an uncontrollable emotional-sensory impulsive machine.
Musical instruments made by man express a certain phase of his inner nature. Wind instruments are related to melody - will, intellect, thinking - and the spirit or tone they carry is easily remembered. String instruments refer to harmony - emotions, imagination, heart - and evoke feelings of joy, happiness, pleasure, pain, sadness, longing and regret. Percussion instruments relate to rhythm - movement, muscles - and arouse in the listeners the desire to act: march, dance, tap their feet to the rhythm.
From this we can conclude that if a person consciously wants to develop his spirit, mind, then he must turn to music, in which the basis is a melody, with a predominance of wind instruments in it. If a person wants to influence his emotional state, then he needs to listen to music in which the basis is harmony, with the dominant in the form of stringed instruments. And, accordingly, if it is necessary to develop the physical body, then shock should be at the core.
The person himself is a real triple instrument, so it must be remembered that the emphasis on any of the above musical components can be detrimental to the emotional and intellectual sphere of an individual's life. Ruskin wrote: “... music, being healthy, is a teacher of perfect order and a companion for the flow of the celestial spheres; in her own perversity she is a mentor, but of perfect disorder and disobedience.”
Every person strives for beauty. Therefore, many, equipping their "nest", arrange figurines on chests of drawers, and flowerpots on window sills. And they "decorate" the walls with paintings.
These works of painting not only bring aesthetic pleasure, but also have a huge impact on a person.
"Communication" with works made with paints on canvas strengthens health and improves the psycho-emotional state of a person. Moreover, both when contemplating paintings, and when creating them.
How exactly painting art affects a person, the editors of the Internet edition of the site will tell you more.
The art of painting is a powerful tool for personal development
Pictures have a positive effect on brain function
By drawing, we thereby activate brain function. The same thing happens if we just look at paintings. Neuroscientists came to this conclusion after conducting an electroencephalogram of the brain.
Drawing pictures and contemplating them involves both hemispheres of the brain. By forcing the convolutions to work with high activity, these exercises develop concentration, improve analytical thinking, and also slow down the aging process of the brain.
Therefore, it is not surprising why painting and visiting art galleries are recommended to older people.
Painting is the best cure for physical ailments and mental disorders
After conducting numerous observations, scientists found that painting art has a positive effect on a person's well-being. So, being surrounded by paintings relieves headaches and other unpleasant sensations, calms the nervous system, heals mental wounds.
In addition, the use of paints on canvas and viewing works of figurative art prevents nervous breakdowns, and also relieves such frequent "guests" of our time as worries, anxiety, stress and depression.
Some medical institutions even treat with "creativity", inviting patients to throw out their negative emotions with paints on paper.
Fine art fills a person with various emotions
So, if a picture is painted in bright colors, it reflects kindness, love and sincerity, then a person will absorb all these emotions and will certainly give them to others.
According to scientists, each picture has its own energy, which affects the subconscious, and sometimes changes thoughts and even worldview.
And if the picture, on the contrary, carries negative energy: everything is depicted on the canvas in dark and dull colors, negative thoughts and aggression prevail, then the person will be filled with the same bad emotions and will splash them out on those around him to his detriment.
The art of painting is comparable to falling in love
It turns out that contemplating the paintings of great artists, you can get the same emotions that are present when falling in love. This conclusion was made by scientists at London College.
By examining the brain, they found that when looking at an object visual arts and the presence of a loved one nearby, the same areas are activated in the brain that cause the emotions of falling in love.
At the same time, there is a surge of dopamine - a hormone that gives a feeling of satisfaction and pleasant sensations.
In order to confirm this theory, professor of neuroscience Semir Zeki conducted one study. Its essence was that he showed the volunteers the paintings of great artists. Looking at them, the subjects increased blood flow to those parts of the brain that are responsible for the feeling of love.
The paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet and Sandro Botticelli had a particularly powerful influence.
“Beauty will save the world” - this is the phrase of the great writer F.M. Dostoevsky was said in one of his works not by chance. Indeed painting art gives aesthetic pleasure. And with it, it relieves pain, stress and depression.
In addition, the creation and contemplation of paintings contributes to self-development and self-improvement, instills a love for beauty, and also gives a variety of shades of emotions, regardless of what is depicted on the canvas: landscape, portrait, still life or abstraction.
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