Friday, March 16, 2012

Dystopia Project Thoughts: Without Art Means No Relationships

What is it that makes people connect and form close relationships? I say it's their emotions and reasoning. When it comes down to it, that is what makes a sincere and lasting bond. When you feel the same that is when empathy and understanding exist--two of the most important factors of a relationship. Our emotions are fueled by what we see, hear, taste, touch, experience around us. There is a certain artistic enlightenment derived from the land, sky, ocean, beach, mountain, and landscapes and "scenery" in general. Even buildings, cars, technology, tools, furniture, anything really, can have artistic value to it. Typically, no one is going to form a lasting bond over simply a Jeep, knowing the same building, liking the same chair, etc. It's possible, but a lot of other factors are involved. Plus, the reason why these objects would even possibly have artistic or emotional meaning or significance to us is because of our ability to recognize and appreciate art. But if art and creativity were to ever be erased from our world it would be difficult to care about anything, and therefore are capacity to relate and connect with one another would be weak or even lost. Once people lose the ability to connect and unite, they become extremely susceptible to influence and control, and fall apart as a functioning society.

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