Is art accessory or necessity

Is art accessory or necessity?

To start with the leading answer; Artists continue creating art regardless of their economic, social, health or emotional states. Obviously, art nourishes our cognitive and aesthetic needs thus, it leads us to self-realization. Through self-assessment, we come to deeper understanding of our emotions and thoughts. It turns, this progression increases our self-awareness and grants us openness to new ideas and additional life experiences. Hence, creating or viewing art of all its forms improves the brain elasticity for better life management, tolerance and turns what we do to enjoyable tasks rather than merely duty or obligation.

Needlessly to mention the awe inspiring beauty in the universe with its infinite designs, shapes, colours, forms and even countless sounds! Apparently, art has existed even earlier than human and is extending our existences individually and collectively. And collectively, we see that art of all it forms, not merely transcends entertainment and beauty but also generates powerful emotions, serious influences and conceptual ideas which in turns become influential discoveries.

Countless evidence proved that art was not simply to communicate or to convey a message artistically. More importantly, art is to elicit an emotional response, to move and motivate us. Often times, we automatically and unconsciously use it as a tool for creative expression, advertising and tapping beyond the ordinary.

Who of you could imagine having colourless meals? Or listen to soundless music? Or watching colourless birds and flowers? These are few examples of how art gives meaning to our lives, enjoyment and helps us understand our world of which we are part.

Definitely, art is an essential element of our culture and works as barometer to measures levels of cultural sophistication. Thus, art is not accessory but necessity.

©Mona Youssef