2006-10-27 00:26:16 · 9 answers · asked by john v 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
In a way. Arts are a luxury to societies who have handled their essentials needs (food, water, security, government).
I suppose a purely scientific society could function without any regard to art or "pure" creativity. But, it is unlikely. Art happens since people have an innate desire to express themselves.
2006-10-27 00:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, but appreciation of the arts must sometimes be taught. The greatest of arts, however, such as a great painting or symphony, are at once full of visceral impact. Art captures and explores what it means to be human. i don't see how you can call this endeavor "pointless.' As Goethe said, "One ought, each day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if possible, speak a few reasonable words."
2006-10-27 07:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could be considered a luxury venere upon society, certainly the ability for people to make a living from them is a luxury. However that does not in any way make them pointless.
They help develop our culture and our society.
2006-10-27 08:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by Vanguard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Arts is an outlet for human expression.
Its influence goes much further beyond what you can see.
2006-10-27 12:29:19 · answer #4 · answered by Saffren 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultimately, they may be the only thing WITH a point!
2006-10-27 07:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others."
Pericles
2006-10-27 07:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by blueash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... Without it, this godforsaken world would be a much more boring place, wouldn't it?
2006-10-27 11:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they're not pointless.. they bring joy to peoples' lives..
2006-10-27 07:35:08 · answer #8 · answered by Byakuya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, art is liberating.
2006-10-27 07:29:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋