Unit 5: The Role of the Artist in Today's Society

Art is an everlasting subject that continues to evolve as time continues to progress. Without art, where would we be as a society? Would our society be as vibrant and exuberant without art? Would the world be as visually pleasing? Would we be satisfied? The answer to that is simply “NO”. Art is prevalent in and essential to our society. Without art, our society would be lifeless and dull. Art brightens our days and highlights our night. Art is the key to the heart of the society. Every aspect of today’s society is interlaced with art, ranging from our homes to our work places. We cannot escape art. The role of the artist in today’s society is to communicate and express their inner-being to the world. For example, billboards are used immensely nowadays. They are used to communicate to the viewer about a certain product and display the artist’s creative style. The artist’s role is to decorate and flourish the society with beautiful pieces of art. For example, the way in which a building is structured and painted or even things such as sculptures. The artist’s role in society is to entertain. For example, artist create things such as films, which is a major entertainment factor in today’s society. We need artist to keep the society detailed and interesting. Artists leave a remarkable touch on the world and without them, society would be a lost cause.