Art in The Home

Why is art important in our daily lives?
Because we are surrounded by art, and without it, the

human race will not be as you know it.
Art in the Home
Arguably, almost everyone has any form of art in their home—a painting, a framed photograph,
a table centerpiece, and even the main layout and design of a house is art. Art is not purely for
looking at and admiring, a lot of it is functional too, especially when it comes to our homes.
Everything from a delightfully patterned quilt on the bed or even your decorative tea towels and
tea cupscan be considered a form of art, our brain is just conditioned to think that it is not art
when it’s not only for decoration.
Art and Music
Music, same as art, is a universal language and its importance to our daily lives is undeniable.
Subconsciously, we hear music through television shows, commercials, radio and through other
media. Sounds, songs and music can make life extremely joyful and can have a huge effect on
our mood.
It has a positive impact to people’s moods and perspective. It can boost productivity and boost
up motivation and determination. Similarly, when stress is high, many people find that relaxing
to calming music is something that eases the mind.
Site-Specific Art
Art, in any form, can give people emotions that can lift up their spirit and make them more
driven than ever.
Art is everywhere, influencing us on a daily basis, whether we realize it or not. And this is the
mere reason why art is important in our daily lives. With the art that we are surrounded by,
whether it’s a painting, music or even videos can have a huge impact on our mood and emotions.
Art can make a community more beautiful. It also makes the places we go and spend time in
more interesting. Through art we gain a better understanding of cultures, history and tradition; as
well as help the people in the present weave their own today.
We need to study it because contemporary arts might be useful in the future

when we need to teach it to kids or learn it
What is the importance of contemporary arts?
`Contemporary art is not any more - or less - important than the art of any other period in history.
“Contemporary art” merely means the art that is being created at this point in time. Therefore it
has precisely the same significance as all art does. It is a reflection - a mirror - of today’s culture.
Art shows us where we are as a culture, and sometimes prefigures where we are headed. The arts
- visual and musical - also provide a way for us to access and more fully comprehend aspects of
ourselves that cannot be communicated through words. Things such as love, faith, compassion,
friendship, charity and many others, cannot be fully understood through the stripped-down,
linear means of words. This is why writers use metaphor - attempting to create a picture that will
communicate something larger and closer to the truthful fullness of what we mean by these
words.
Visual art and music, however, go beyond metaphor, and do what words cannot. They engage
our deeper humanity directly. And this is why art has existed throughout history. It’s not just
important. It’s a critical component of our development as humans, of our ability to
communicate, and of our survival.
CONTEMPORARY ART IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO SOCIETY
There’s a reason that contemporary art isn’t revered by society: they don’t understand it. The
truth of the matter is that the diverse perspectives that are expressed through contemporary art
are incredibly valuable to society, and reflect the many changes that we’ve had both in
philosophy and in science over the course of our lifetimes. One thing is always going to be true:
contemporary art is a snapshot of what it was like to live in our present day society, which is
going to be valuable in the history of art. Want to know why contemporary art is so incredibly
important? Here are three new movements and reasons that we have received through
contemporary art, helping us to learn new diverse perspectives about the world.
1. ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
During the 1940’s and 1950’s, artists like Jackson Pollock focused on a new movement of
contemporary art called abstract expressionism. Through these paintings, they expressed the
spontaneity in subjective emotions. It originated in New York but has permeated artistic culture
to the point where it’s one of the most relevant movements today. Abstract expressionism is
incredibly important to the way that people see each other today.
2. POP ART
With the introduction of mass media, artistic culture responded to the inundation of information
across the world with art that reflected that. By holding a mirror up to society reflecting what
mass media does to culture, the pop art movement is one of the most important critiques of
modern society that exists today. Check out artists like Andy Warhol if you want a look into the
pop art movement, and the diverse perspectives that it has to offer the world.
3. THE EXTENSION OF POSTMODERNISM

Because modernism focused on logic and rationality, the next era, the postmodern era, provided
arguments that the basic structure of logic and rationality is in itself, illogical. This was reflected
in the diverse perspectives of art through several avenues, including people mourning the fact
that there may be no absolute truth in the world. If you want to see the reflection of how some
philosophers are debunking the basis of our rationality, you need to look no further than
postmodern art, which seeks to tear down those constructs.
CONTEMPORARY ART DESERVES OUR RESPECT

The artistic era that we are currently in is incredibly important. In fact, it may be the most
important era that there ever has been in art. By creating new pieces through postmodernism,
abstract expressionism, and pop art, we are doing an incredible job of holding up a mirror to
science, philosophy, and society. There has never been a time where art is more important than it
is now. Go to an art exhibition today to bask in the glory of all of the things that contemporary
artwork has to offer you. Not only will you learn a lot of new things about the artistic world,
you’ll also see the true beauty that contemporary art has to offer, which, believe it or not, can
improve your quality of life substantially.
Art21 defines contemporary art as the work of artists who are living in the twenty-first century.
Contemporary art mirrors contemporary culture and society, offering teachers, students,
and general audiences a rich resource through which to consider current ideas and rethink
the familiar. The work of contemporary artists is a dynamic combination of materials, methods,
concepts, and subjects that challenge traditional boundaries and defy easy definition. Diverse and
eclectic, contemporary art is distinguished by the very lack of a uniform organizing principle,
ideology, or -ism. In a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically advancing
world, contemporary artists give voice to the varied and changing cultural landscape of
identities, values, and beliefs.
We believe:
 Bringing contemporary art into schools and communities enables educators to
promote curiosity, encourage dialogue, and initiate debate about the world and the
issues that affect our lives.
 Art21 artists serve as creative role models, who can inspire people of all ages to consider
how ideas are developed, articulated, and realized in the contemporary world, offering
educators opportunities to support diverse learning styles.
 Contemporary artists address both current events and historical ideas. These references
help educators and students make connections across their curriculum and support
interdisciplinary thinking
 As artists continue to explore and employ new technologies and media, the work they
create encourages media literacy in an increasingly media-saturated society.
 Art21 enables students to understand that contemporary art is part of a cultural

dialogue that concerns larger frameworks, such as ideas about beauty, personal and
cultural identity, family, community, and nationality.
The reality is that art is important. Learn more about the important roles that Contemporary Art
serves in the current society:
Aesthetic Value
One of the biggest benefits of Contemporary Art is its aesthetic value. This means that the art
possesses some capacity to elicit a sense of pleasure in the viewer. Although, what is considered
pleasing to the eye may vary depending on the viewer, given the wide variety of mediums and
methods for this style of art there is likely to be some form that will appeal to each person.
Given its aesthetic value, contemporary artwork can also be used to decorate many different
venues. Even outdoor sculpture parks can contain art and make it easily accessible for anyone to
view, while it livens up the city landscape. Not everyone can afford an art print or sculpture, but
with reproductions in print, nearly anyone can obtain some piece of artwork to personalize their
home.
Relaxation and Inspiration
Research has shown that viewing art can be relaxing. This is used for some of the mindfulness
exercises that are currently so popular. Art can help to pull people out of their mind of racing and
wandering thoughts, into the present moment to experience what is in front of them. This is
helpful because it teaches people to do this also at other times, which can reduce symptoms of
anxiety and depression.
Of course, some specific art pieces may be more relaxing than others, and people can choose
what appeals to them. Simultaneously, viewing art, especially Contemporary Art can be inspiring
for people. This style of art aims to depict and comment on the world. Such depictions and
commentary can inspire people to action and push viewers to become better versions of
themselves.
Personal Expression
One of the benefits of Contemporary Art is that it allows individuals a means of personal
expression. Through painting, sculpture, and performance art, anyone can express themselves in
a way that will be safely observable for others. Likewise, the perspectives that are expressed are
valuable for society because it gives a unique window into the minds and thoughts of the artist.
Cultural Commentary
Along with personal expression, Contemporary Art allows the artist to make commentary on the
culture around them. This can include depicting literally or figuratively their views on everything
ranging from politics to pop culture. With imagery, shapes, and other varied media the artist can
create a dialogue or narrative of their views. When the viewer engages with the piece, they
engage with the artist’s dialogue.
As this style of art comments on the current sociopolitical and pop culture climate, it also
becomes a visual historical record of life. This is a record that contains not only the facts such as
dates and names, but the feelings that were held by people at the time. There is a reason that art
is so often carefully preserved, it gives a unique lens to the past that cannot just be read about in
history books.
Thought Provoking
Given the fact that Contemporary Art is both personally expressive and a commentary on
culture, for most viewers, it will be thought-provoking. This is indeed the reason that many
people enjoy going to museums and spending time with art. It allows people the chance to be
exposed to stimuli that can provoke thoughts and even emotions. For many, it can lead to new
information, education, and growth.
At times, art can be powerfully thought-provoking. This is because it does communicate through
visuals and not words. Contemporary artwork can trigger not only the thoughts but also the
accompanying emotions so that the viewer is able to fully engage with the piece. This promotes
an internal dialogue that can be shocking, sensational, and even transformative to the person’s
mindset.
As the previous educator mentioned, "benefits" are subjective. There are some who say that
studying art is a waste of time and that students benefit more by focusing on more "practical"
subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and math, otherwise known as the STEM
fields.
What these detractors do not realize is that the study of the arts, particularly visual art, is very
helpful in teaching young people new ways of seeing their worlds. Visual artists, such as painters
and photographers, encourage us to see those aspects of life that we might take for granted or not
otherwise notice.
Art can inspire imaginative exploration, which can expand into other areas, such as technological
innovation. The study of the arts encourages us to "think outside of the box," or to see other
possibilities beyond what we already know.
Subjects in contemporary art tend to deal with themes in contemporary life or with the subjects
that interest us now. It also applies versatile techniques that encourage us to think beyond our
traditional understanding of what art can be. Contemporary art includes not only painting and
photography, but also a lot of conceptual art, such as textual art (e.g., Jenny Holzer, Lawrence
Weiner). It also allows for the use of non-traditional materials, such as recycled trash.
Finally, the study of contemporary art, along with the other humanities, is key in teaching
students empathy. Art allows us to "see" through another person's eyes, which gives us access to
an experience we might not otherwise have. The ability to empathize is fundamental to a
cohesive society.

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Why is art important in our daily lives?

Because we are surrounded by art, and without it, the

We need to study it because contemporary arts might be useful in the future

3. THE EXTENSION OF POSTMODERNISM

CONTEMPORARY ART DESERVES OUR RESPECT

 Art21 enables students to understand that contemporary art is part of a cultural

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