Art in Daily Life I

Art in Daily Life I am fortunate to be able to say that I have art in almost every part of my daily life. For example, I wake up in the morning to music instead of the sound of an alarm, so my first moments of each day celebrate art and creativity. I find the transition from sleeping, dreaming, and imagination to the reality of daily life is eased by incorporating art into that routine.

My morning art experience is continued over breakfast, because I read the comics while eating my breakfast. Although defining comics as fine art may be controversial, some of the drawings and artistic techniques in the funny pages are breathtaking, and the storylines in other strips, like Funky Winkerbean, tackle serious issues in a manner that is similar to a serious movie, though the presentation is somewhat slower. Even when I am not seeking out art in my daily life, it bombards me.

Though their primary purpose is commercial, the advertisements that one sees every day on billboards or in magazines offer good examples of art. The photographers use light, shadow, and color to attract interest, making products seem more or less appealing, based on the aesthetics of their presentation. Of course, I am incidentally exposed to non-commercial art throughout my day, as well. My home is decorated with original paintings by unknown artists, so I see art as I glance around my home.

My work is also decorated with artwork, though the works there are reproductions of the works of famous artists. I also hear music during my commute to work, and my office plays jazz music in the background. Examining my experience with art in my daily life, it becomes clear to me that art is an essential part of a civilized life. Though I have not formally studied any of.