152. What effect has any voluntary or independent research, reading or study, work in the arts, science project, etc. (outside of school), had on your intellectual and personal growth in recent years? Discuss what influence this involvement has had on your academic goals. (Northwestern)
As Denise Levertov believed that "every mass is after all made up of millions of individuals," I believe that art is made up of people's different views at different time periods. Due to this difference in time and opinions of individuals, art can actually affect history instead of merely reflecting it.
History of soviet would have been different if the art of its propaganda had been different. The piece of art Long live the armed forced of the Soviet Union by Koretsky depicts USSR soldiers as the most brave and virtuous men with pride. Citizens of USSR were censored to see only art like this, praising the USSR. Hence, they were determined to fight the war to be a strong communist country. The art aroused and exploited people's feelings during the time, and this helped greatly in forming the history we know now about the USSR.
History is gaining awareness about the past. one's perception of a particular past determines the history he or she knows. This is evident through different beliefs Christians have. Some believe that Mother Mary is holy like God as they find pieces of art depicting Jesus with Mary looking powerful and holy. On the other hand, some believe that Jesus had dark complexion while some believe Jesus have light complexion. Depending on how people view art and accept its views, history can change.
As Denise Levertov believed that "every mass is after all made up of millions of individuals," I believe that art is made up of people's different views at different time periods. Due to this difference in time and opinions of individuals, art can actually affect history instead of merely reflecting it.
History of soviet would have been different if the art of its propaganda had been different. The piece of art Long live the armed forced of the Soviet Union by Koretsky depicts USSR soldiers as the most brave and virtuous men with pride. Citizens of USSR were censored to see only art like this, praising the USSR. Hence, they were determined to fight the war to be a strong communist country. The art aroused and exploited people's feelings during the time, and this helped greatly in forming the history we know now about the USSR.
History is gaining awareness about the past. one's perception of a particular past determines the history he or she knows. This is evident through different beliefs Christians have. Some believe that Mother Mary is holy like God as they find pieces of art depicting Jesus with Mary looking powerful and holy. On the other hand, some believe that Jesus had dark complexion while some believe Jesus have light complexion. Depending on how people view art and accept its views, history can change.
One thing I realized through this knowledge about opinions on art is that it is you who determine history. Of course, to some extent, there are facts you cannot deny about history. However, the perception and understanding you gain about the people of the time totally depend on you. This made me question, why don't I start looking at my present and future with optimism? The lens through which I view the world is now shaded with bright, flexible colors which vacillate between optimism and process to victory.
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