Enduring Understandings
1. Art and Culture
Art shapes culture by expressing values and contemporary perspectives, by challenging conventional ways of thinking and by becoming artifacts that carry their meaning across time and place.
2. Culture and Art
Art reflects the values, aesthetics and ways of thinking of the time and place in which it is created.
3. Art and Artist
4. Art & Social Change
A work of art is a unique creation that expresses the personal vision, values, skills and aesthetics of an individual artist.
4. Art & Social Change
4. Art & Social Change
4. Art & Social Change
Art is a powerful vehicle for social criticism and protest. Art has also been used as propaganda to influence public opinion.
5. Change
4. Art & Social Change
5. Change
Artistic values and the public's interest in and the value placed on artistic expression change over time, and differ among different societies and cultures.
6. Skill
4. Art & Social Change
5. Change
In any branch of the arts is developed through dedicated practice over time.
Final Reflection
Final Reflection
When I came to Forest Ridge, I felt immediately welcomed in the art rooms. Over the last three years, I have enjoyed the times I have spent gaining confidence in my ability to create art. I believe that art is a space that allows for people to connect to each other while being creative. I hope to continue growing as an artist and continuing to deepen my understanding of arts impact on culture in college and my life.