Beauty is the concept of the perfect being. I think along with the truth found in art, real art also brings us one step closer to obtaining real, true beauty. True, beauty is seen in the eye of the beholder, but at the same time, not every beholder has an idea as to what their beauty is. I think some people need to go through the self digging and the self realizations to come to the conclusion of true beauty and what that means to them. I also believe there is a subtle beauty in truth. My own personal beauty, I see as honesty, yet generosity. I think someone who is truly beautiful can be both honest and kind, and that's rare within society now. I am just one person, though, and that is just one person's idea. Beauty, truth, and art are all open to interpretation both in my theories about the definitions of these concepts, and in the overall meaning of these terms and how they connect.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
The Truth in Art and Beauty
Art and truth are different concepts. That is a fact. They are different. With that being said, they are very much the same. Art is the free expression of one's inner being. Their soul is extended and open for the world to see and interpret. There is something so honest in that. There is truth and integrity involved in the utter immersion of one into their art. All forms of art are expression, therefore, every form of art has truth to it. I think there's no where anyone can be as honest with the world and with themselves as when they are creating art. There's a rawness and a realness to the creation that strips the artist of all preservation of the ideal of who they are and what they stand for and all that is left is the artist and their true thoughts and feelings and beliefs. The absolute truth is an ever changing concept but I think we come closest to finding it in ourselves by constantly digging into ourselves, eventually so deep that only we can know truly what our own truth is.
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I agree that art is one of the truest and most personal forms of self expression that one can partake in, and the art that they create is truly the inner mechanisms of their mind. I also like your definition of beauty and agree that while everyone's views on beauty is different, we generally find one whose kind and honest to be more enjoyable to be with than a malevolent liar.
ReplyDeleteI like that you bring up the point of inner journey and self discovery. The truth about beauty and art are hidden somewhere inside ourselves. It is a truth that varies from person to person depending on religious beliefs, social standing, and culture. With deep self-discovery and patience we can learn the truth about ourselves and how we can change the way we look at beauty and art.
ReplyDeleteI like how you made it seem like art and truth are related so closely. I also agree that they are very similar because a lot of truth is put in to art, even if it is not meant to be revealed. Art can be and is a very personal thing even if it seems not to be.
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