Blog #7

I believe that art plays a very important role in society. Art can bring awareness to people and present truths about society that cannot be express any other form. Art can also bring a society together by allowing everyone to relate to it in a universal way. There are so many different forms that people can express themselves which all can be considered art. Whether it depicts a positive aspect of life such as love or honor; or a negative human condition like fear, or hatred, the meaning behind it can be just as inspirational. Art can be used to inspire and inform, but it can also be used as an advertising tool. For example, the Pop Art Movement celebrated material consumer culture, advertising, and iconography. Early in his career, And Warhol painted album covers which not only advertised the band, but his talent as well. He also painted household objects of mass production such as Campbell Soup Cans and Coca Cola Bottles. He was even quoted as saying, "When you think about it, department stores are kind of like museums". I feel that this means that anything used to express yourself can be considered art, and it is everywhere in our society.