Knowledge & the Arts make me think a lot about how we use art in our daily lives. Before I read Knowledge & the Arts, I thought that art was just something people use or make as a hobby or as a distraction, but I never completely understood why art is so important and how we use it in our daily lives. As we were reading this text, I realized that thanks to art, we can understand others’ opinions or thoughts more deeply. This activity made people like me understand life, emotions, and different aspects of experiences that we live. One quote that I really liked and made me realize the importance of art is, because it clearly showed me how art can create meaning, inspire reflection, and connect people emotionally.
“What does it mean?” I should ask,
“What does this work make me feel and think?” (p. 5).
This quote makes me realize that art is not just a simple piece of paper with a drawing on it; it is also about what the drawing means to the artist and what he or she is trying to transmit to us with it. Another thing that I liked about the text was that it explained and showed us that art is not just entertainment, it is something that can make people think and reflect about different aspects of life. This reading made me reflect on how I can use art to show my feelings and express ideas that are hard to explain with words. It also helped me appreciate creativity in a deeper way. Now I understand that every artwork can have a message, emotion, or story behind it that helps people connect with each other and see the world differently.