In an era ruled by materialism and unstable geopolitics, art must be restored to the center of public education.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Art has to be reflective of our society.
I think all art is, by nature, intended to motivate society for change, and the only reason change doesn't happen is because within the target population, courage is lacking.
When I went to school, you had to take art, you had to play an instrument. You had to play an instrument. But it's all degraded since then. I do not know what kind of nation we are that is cutting art, music, and gym out of the public-school curriculum.
Art is not a treasure in the past or an importation from another land, but part of the present life of all living and creating peoples.
We say arts education is good for general education, but that's not the point. The arts are what great nations are remembered for. They are a mirror.
Sometimes art is ahead of revolution.
I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.
I think the problem with the arts in America is how unimportant it seems to be in our educational system.
Art is either plagiarism or revolution.
In a decaying society, art, if it is truthful, must also reflect decay. And unless it wants to break faith with its social function, art must show the world as changeable. And help to change it.