Art Appreciation Unit 8 Discussion: Art and Identity

Art Appreciation Unit 8 Discussion: Art and Identity

This discussion features multiple prompts. Be sure to read and respond to each in its entirety:

How would you define your own identity? What elements and principles of art would you use to express yourself?

Next, discuss how art preserves national culture and personal identity. Then describe how art continues to shape and influence national and/or personal identity.

Your initial post for this discussion should be 150-250 words in length and completely answer the questions. After you post, you will be able to see other students’ posts and should substantially respond to at least 2 of your fellow students with responses at least 40-60 words in length.

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How would you define your own identity? What elements and principles of art would you use to express yourself?

Identity defines who you are; the way the world views you, the way you think about yourself along with the traits that describe you. In my own opinion, the identity of the combination of what makes you who you are. Thus, the best way to define identity is by using heritage, significant events that occurred in one’s life and where they feel like they are going or want to go in life. 

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