Shreeya Sharma Week #12: The Power of Creativity
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Creativity is arguably one of the most valuable characteristics that humans have. We all have the capacity to think creatively and produce something unique, and it is evident that this trait has stayed with us through several thousand years of civilization.
Cave art, or paleolithic art, is the oldest art form known to human beings, as the earliest known piece of artwork was discovered a few years ago in Sulawesi, Indonesia. This drawing depicts three wild pigs and has been dated to be about 45,000 years old! Amazingly, such an ancient piece of art could have survived for so long; it literally represents the progression of humankind throughout thousands of years of evolution. Even though it’s a mystery to figure out what most of these works symbolize or even if they are relevant, it is incredible to know that the careless doodles we might draw in our notebooks today could be similar to what a person our age could have decided to draw on a cave wall.
Additionally, the increase in creative works during medieval times—such as the Impressionist movement and Romantic movement—display humanity’s desire to express emotions and life, as well as our talents to the fullest, whether it’s Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Debussy’s Clair de lune. In today’s world, we can immediately see someone else’s creative works posted online or published professionally, exposing us to how humans can produce spectacular pieces of music, writing, and crafts if we set our minds to it.
All over the world, countless civilizations have developed their respective forms of art that represent their cultures, yet one thing remains the same: creativity is a form of self-expression that can’t be taken away from us. We always find ways to draw, paint, or create music, even if it’s not remembered by anyone but ourselves. Considering the number of works of art, literature, and music that exist, it’s clear that our dedication to producing such works is a testament to the power of creativity in this world.
ReplyDeleteHi Shreeya! I was very interested in your ideas on the power of creativity. I also find creativity to be such a crucial aspect of our world and civilization. Without creativity, we would not have many of the inventions and creations in our world. Our world would be very different because we would not have any technological or scientific advancements. You mentioned that creativity was very essential to creating more artwork. I believe that creativity was more necessary in other aspects such as science and technology because of how much we rely on them on a daily basis. While art is nice to appreciate from a distance, we are able to live without it. However, without applicances such as an iPhone or refrigerator, life would be very different for most of us. Therefore, I think creativity is significant in other ways much more than its relevance in art.
Your ideas on creativity about art in the medieval age caused me to wonder whether the rate of creativity has slowed down as time has passed. In the past, humans were very creative because there was a lot of potential to create more things. As time went on, it is possible that people were stuck because there were fewer things for them to create. However, it is also possible that the increase in education has caused people to have more ideas about innovation and creativity. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this.
Hey Shreeya, I agree with your idea that creativity is crucial in today's world and society. Our creative minds is what separates us from the rest of our ecosystems as we can artificially adapt to any environment we want to. The different movements in history show what people’s thought processes were at the time. Different art forms show us how people viewed the world and how they perceived many stories. Additionally, creativity is what creates us as a human being. The way we tell stories, paint a picture, or design a game, is unique to that person. It is like our signature way of defining ourselves. For instance, we always recognize Picasso for his unique designs that disobeyed natural human anatomy. Whenever we see any art that is similar geometrically and colorfully to his, we define that art was inspired by Picasso. Creativity lets us create our own paths and lets us define our own way of living to be recognized by people in society.
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