2012-06-16 Nikita Melikhov Print version

No one will argue with the fact that art plays a cognitive, educational, communicative role in the formation of a person. Since ancient times, art has helped a person to realize and transform reality, representing it in images and thereby linking it into a single whole. At the same time, the person developed abstract and imaginative thinking - fantasy developed. The Soviet philosopher E. Ilyenkov said: “By itself, taken fantasy, or the power of imagination, belongs to the number of not only the most precious, but also universal, universal abilities that distinguish a person from an animal. Without it, it is impossible to take a single step, not only in art, unless, of course, it is a step in place. Without the power of imagination, it would be impossible even to recognize an old friend, if he suddenly grew a beard, it would be impossible even to cross the street through a stream of cars. Humanity devoid of imagination would never launch rockets into space. "

It is impossible not to take into account the fact that art from an early age is directly involved in the formation of consciousness in a child (and throughout life too). Music, literature, theater, visual arts - all of them bring up sensuality and morality in a person. Such qualities as friendship, conscience, patriotism, love, justice, etc. develop through art. Moreover, thinking itself would be impossible without the development of sensory perception: “The ability to think logically, that is, to operate with concepts, theoretical definitions in strict accordance with the norms of logic, is worth absolutely nothing if it is not combined with an equally developed ability to see, sensually contemplate , perceive the world around us. "

Of course, with all this, art often performed the function of entertainment. And, it would seem, if from time immemorial art was used both for enlightenment and for distraction, then now there is no cause for concern. Today, good books, films, music also remain and are still being created, when familiarizing with which a person acquires the opportunity to join all the experience gained by mankind, thereby developing his own abilities. But if we take not individual works of art, but the tendency of development (or degradation?) Of modern art, then it deviates more and more noticeably in the direction of renouncing all previous developments of mankind, turning art into an industry of entertainment and distracting a person about the problem of developing his creative abilities.

Perhaps everyone, at least once visiting a museum of modern art, thought that, as a child, he painted better. The famous artist D. Pollock, sprinkled and poured paint on fiberboard, considering the spontaneous creative process more important than the result. These blots, costing 140 million dollars, are today one of the most expensive paintings in the world. The postmodernist writer V. Pelevin spoke about the well-known “Black Square” in one of his books: “Malevich, although he called himself a Suprematist, was faithful to the truth of life - there is usually no light in the Russian sky. And the soul has no choice but to produce invisible stars from itself - this is the meaning of the canvas. " Such non-objective, depicting nothing pictures even make the author's personality meaningless, they say: "everyone will see something of their own."

The Soviet philosopher, who devoted a lot of time to studying the question of the influence of art on a person, M. Lifshits wrote: “The main inner goal of such art is to suppress the consciousness of consciousness. Flight into superstition is the minimum. Better yet, flight into an unthinking world. Hence the constant efforts to break the mirror of life, or at least make it cloudy, unseeing. Every image needs to be given the features of something "unlike". Thus, the depiction decreases, as a result - something free from all possible associations with real life. "

There are many different trends in contemporary visual arts. Authors of some directions endow their works with a “deep” meaning, which in fact is only a form reflecting personal experiences and fleeting feelings of the creator. The famous surrealist S. Dali wrote about his painting "Soft Hours": “It was one evening, I was tired, I had a migraine - an extremely rare ailment for me. We were supposed to go to the cinema with friends, but at the last moment I decided to stay at home. Gala will go with them, and I will go to bed early. We ate delicious cheese, then I was left alone, sitting with my elbows on the table, and thinking about how "super soft" processed cheese is. I got up and went to the workshop to take a look at my work as usual. The painting I was about to paint was of the landscape of the outskirts of Port Lligat, cliffs as if illuminated by a dim evening light. In the foreground, I have sketched the severed trunk of a leafless olive. This landscape is the basis for a canvas with some idea, but which one? I needed a marvelous image, but I did not find it. I went to turn off the light, and when I left, I literally "saw" the solution: two pairs of soft watches, one piteously hanging from an olive branch. Despite the migraine, I prepared a palette and got to work. Two hours later, when Gala returned from the cinema, the picture, which was to become one of the most famous, was completed. " Such works do not bring anything useful to other people, because they are a reflection of the artist's moments of well-being, which can hardly be significant outside of this vanishing moment. “In the old art, a loving, conscientious portrayal of the real world was important. The artist's personality more or less receded into the background before his creation and thus rose above its own level. In modern art, the situation is exactly the opposite - what the artist does is increasingly reduced to a pure sign, a sign of his personality. "Everything that I cheat, it will all be art," said the famous German Dadaist Kurt Schwitters, "for I am an artist." In short, what has been done is not important at all. The artist's gesture, his posture, his reputation, his signature, his priestly dance in front of the cinema lens, his miraculous deeds, publicized to the whole world are important.

After reading a book by some contemporary, you sit, sometimes, and think "what ideas did the author want to convey?" But now, even in a book for children, you can learn “how children are made” and what words are better expressed. With cinema, the situation is the same, if not worse. Fantastic action films, "abstruse" detectives, incredible adventure novels - such films are churned out like on an assembly line. Real human feelings and experiences fade into the background, now a beautiful form is in vogue, cultivating vulgar, impudent behavior, selfishness, denial of any ideals. What are the endless erotic scenes that press only on the physical human needs? And in other forms of art, unfortunately, nothing qualitatively new appears. Modern music performers or the same scriptwriters-directors of theatrical performances remake old works in a new way, completely distorting, or rather, if possible, completely eliminating the meaning from there. This is often their whole point.

Is it possible to educate a normally developed person based on such art? Modern man reads vulgar literature, watches cruel films, listens to destructive music, and at the same time he himself becomes vulgar, cruel and blind. Our contemporary cannot properly assess the situation and find a way out of it, because “in order to think about the world around us, this world must be seen”. By creating works that do not reflect anything except the artist's well-being at the time of the creation of this work, or by replacing art with a beautiful form that does not carry any meaning at all, the creator ruins the possibility of humanity to come closer to understanding the surrounding reality, nature, society, man, and himself too ... But “truth is the similarity of our ideas, or concepts, with the thing itself. It must be the foundation of every piece of art. " V.I. Lenin: “There are really, objectively, three terms: 1) nature; 2) human cognition, human brain (as the highest product of the same nature) and 3) the form of reflection of nature in human cognition, this form is concepts, laws, categories, etc. A person cannot embrace \u003d reflect \u003d reflect the whole nature, completely, of its "immediate integrity", he can only eternally approach this, creating abstractions, concepts, laws, a scientific picture of the world, etc., etc. "

Now, perhaps, everyone who decides to engage in creative activity and tries not to die of hunger at the same time is admonished with the following phrase: "first make yourself a name, and then the name will work for you." Capitalism strictly dictates its terms: if you want to live, sell yourself. What's the best selling? Fictional mythical utopias, abstract surreal paintings, enticing, enchanting landscapes, without any deep connotation. Such works are created that dull and take thoughts into oblivion. Why? There is no benefit in painting the injustice of the existing world, there is no benefit in highlighting the problems of modern society. Because such works would make the public think, think about the imperfection of the modern world. Art loses its main function - the function of displaying reality, while it grows up a limited, insensitive and blind consumer. “Art, first of all, should reflect the real life of people, and not suggest that everything is fine. For this there is advertising, it demands, makes you buy, shave, wash, take a drink, go to rest, and so on. "

Today, many people agree that contemporary art is a decomposition of the old and does not fulfill a creative role in the development of personality. These people try to educate themselves and their children in the spirit of the classics, closing their eyes to modern life. Of course, for the normal development of a person, it is necessary to master the wealth of culture accumulated by all previous generations. But to create a qualitatively new one in any area, you need to go beyond the existing one. Therefore, you should not close your eyes, but on the contrary - you need to pay attention to the real state of affairs and change the situation for the better.

Creators should direct their efforts to open the eyes of humanity: so that people look around, so that their hearts beat, so that they feel the existing injustice and all together begin to look for a solution to the existing problem.

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Art is an integral part of our culture. Thanks to music, painting and literature, we not only learn something new, getting emotional pleasure, but also begin to improve by developing our inner spiritual world. Everyone has long known what art is capable of - it can work miracles! And there is a lot of evidence for this.

Since ancient times, people have known that art can be used for medicinal purposes. Today in medicine, music is widely used in the treatment of psychological diseases. She is able to awaken new feelings in a person and pacify him.

Music can be used not only for treatment, but also for education. There are many compositions, listening to which a person develops the ability to study such exact sciences as: mathematics, physics, foreign languages, etc. Classical music can open a feeling of calmness and relaxation in a person. In this state, learning something new, perceiving and memorizing information is much better.

However, music is all part of the art. The world of colors also plays an important role in our life. We can see it on Art of Russia http://artofrussia.ru/, where it is perfectly shown how fine art can influence a person well. It helps to express new emotions, encourages creativity, calms the nervous system, and is also able to charge new life energy.

In medical practice, the fine arts are widely used for medicinal purposes. Special events are created where people can throw out their emotions and inner experiences in creativity.

Regardless of whether we listen to excellent music, look at an elegant painting, or admire another work of art - in any case, we will be able to find in it what we and our soul need in moments of joy or hardship.

To begin with, the human brain absorbs any information like a sponge. Therefore, any music, literature, painting, etc. able to influence us, although we do not always suspect about it. Scientists have long proven that, for example, listening to Mozart's music develops our intellectual abilities, and Vivaldi's works can cure depression, neurosis and irritability.

In the next study of the effect of music on humans, scientists divided a group of students into two teams. One in the process of solving a difficult problem listened to rock, and the other - to the music of Mozart. The second group performed 60% better on the task than the first. A lot of similar studies have been carried out. And they all boil down to one thing: from listening to low-quality rap, pop and hard rock, a person gradually loses his intellectual abilities, and from listening to classics, on the contrary, gains.

By the way, pay attention to the lyrics of modern songs. Agree, this is a vivid example of bad taste and low intelligence of the performer. But these very texts are "absorbed" by our brain. Therefore, limit listening to such songs as much as possible.

Painting also has a significant impact on us. There are many well-known facts when people from the picture they saw fainted from the impression. Some, they say, cry when viewing the original "Ivan the Terrible kills his son." This picture has a very powerful effect. Of course, if you see it in the picture, there will be no effect. It is the original that must be seen.

However, literature has the greatest influence on us. Recognized classics form our worldview, can radically change our views and teach us to look at life situations from different angles. And magazines with scandalous stories about celebrities, detectives by Daria Dontsova and other "trash" only "litter" our psyche.

I teach my children to read the classics. She not only develops intellectually, but from a very early age forms such qualities of character as honor, conscience, nobility. A person will grow up spiritually healthy if his parents can instill a love for quality literature at the right time.

The influence of cinema on our psyche is also important. A film, like a book, shapes our beliefs and attitudes. And this is not a fiction. Research has shown that children who have watched violent movies from an early age tend to grow up to be aggressive.

Unfortunately, now mass culture dominates in society. And she is all saturated with dirt, stupidity, scandals and intrigues. Therefore, to minimize its impact, try to read more classics, watch high-quality films and go to museums. Thus, you at the same time rise above the gray mass, and it is the vast majority. You will become more interesting in communication, and your own beliefs will form, and not stereotyped, imposed by society.

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Everyone realizes that medicine and education have a profound effect on us. We are directly dependent on these areas of life. But few will admit the idea that art has an equally important influence. Nevertheless, it is so. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of art in our life.

What is art?

There are many definitions in various dictionaries. Somewhere they write that art is an image (or the process of its creation) that expresses the artist's view of the world. Sometimes a person cannot express in words what he can draw.

In another interpretation, this is the process of creativity, creating something. Realization of the need to make the world a little more beautiful.

Also, art is a way of knowing the world. For example, for a child who, by drawing or singing songs, memorizes new words.

On the other hand, it is a social process of human interaction with society and with oneself. This concept is so multifaceted that it is impossible to say in which part of our life it is present and in which not. Consider the arguments: the influence of art on a person is noticeable in the spiritual sphere of our life. After all, it is under his influence that what we call morality and education is formed.

Types of art and its impact on human life

What's the first thing that comes to mind? Painting? Music? Ballet? All of this is art, like photography, circus, arts and crafts, sculpture, architecture, stage and theater. The list can still be replenished. With each decade, genres develop and new ones are added, since humanity does not stand still.

Here is one of the arguments: the influence of art on human life is expressed in the love of fairy tales. One of the most influential species is literature. Reading has been around us since childhood. When we are really crumbs, mom reads us fairy tales. Girls and boys are taught the rules of behavior and the type of thinking on the example of fairytale heroines and heroes. In fairy tales we learn what is good and what is bad. At the end of such works, there is a moral that teaches us how to act.

At school and university, we read the obligatory works of classical authors, which already contain more complex thoughts. Here the heroes make us think and ask ourselves questions. Each direction in art pursues its own goals, they are very diverse.

Art functions: additional arguments

The influence of art on a person is extensive, it has various functions and goals. One of the main goals is educational.The same morality at the end of the tale. The aesthetic function is obvious: works of art are beautiful and develop taste. The hedonistic function is close to this - to bring pleasure. Some literary works often have a predictive function, remember the Strugatsky brothers and their science fiction novels. Another very important function is compensatory. From the word "compensation", when artistic reality replaces the main one for us. This often refers to trauma or life difficulties. When we turn on our favorite music to forget, or go to the cinema to escape from unpleasant thoughts.

Or another argument is the influence of art on a person through music. Having heard a song that is symbolic for oneself, someone may decide on an important act. If we move away from the academic meaning, the influence of art on human life is very great. It gives inspiration. When the person at the exhibition saw a beautiful picture, he came home and began to paint.

Let's consider another argument: the influence of art on a person can be seen in how actively hand-made is developing. People are not only imbued with a sense of beauty, but are also ready to create masterpieces with their own hands. Various areas of body art and tattoo - the desire to create a work of art on your skin.

Art around us

Has anyone thought, decorating his apartment and thinking over the design, that at the moment you can notice the influence of art on you? Making furniture or accessories is a part of arts and crafts. The choice of colors, harmonious shapes and ergonomics of space are exactly what designers study. Or another example: when you are in a store, choosing a dress, you preferred the one that is correctly cut and thought out by the designer. At the same time, fashion houses will not be modest, trying to influence your choice with bright commercials.Video is also part of art. That is, by watching ads, we are also under its influence.This is also an argument, the influence of true art on a person is nevertheless revealed in higher spheres. Let's consider them too.

The impact of art on humans: arguments from literature

Literature influences us infinitely. Let us remember how Natasha Rostova sang for her brother in Leo Tolstoy's brilliant work "War and Peace" and healed him from despair.

Another elegant example of how painting can save lives was described by O. Henry in the story "The Last Leaf". The sick girl decided that she would die when the last ivy leaf fell outside the window. She did not wait for her last day, as the sheet was painted for her on the wall by the artist.

Another example of the influence of art on a person (arguments from literature are very revealing) is the protagonist of Ray Bradbury's "Smile", who saves the painting with La Gioconda, believing in its great significance. Bradbury wrote a lot about the power of creativity, he argued that only by reading books, a person will become educated.

The image of a child with a book in his hands haunts many artists, in particular, there are several wonderful paintings under the same title "Boy with a Book".

Correct influence

Like any impact, art can also be negative and positive. Some modern works are boring, do not carry a great aestheticism. Not all films teach good things. We should be especially careful to monitor the content that affects our children. The right choice of things around us, music, movies and even clothes will provide us with a good mood and instill the right taste.

How does art affect a person? How does it affect the worldview and perception of the entire surrounding space? Why do some pieces of music give "goosebumps" to the skin, and from a scene in a movie - tears down your cheeks? No one will give an exact answer to these questions - art is capable of awakening in a person the most diverse and often very contradictory feelings.

What is art?

There is a precise definition of art - it is a process or result of expression in artistic manifestation, as well as a creative symbiosis that conveys certain feelings and emotions experienced at a certain moment. Art is multifaceted. It is able to convey the experiences of one person and even the mood of the entire people in a specific period of time.

The power of real art lies primarily in its impact on a person. Agree, one picture can cause a lot of experiences and impressions, which, among other things, can be quite contradictory. Art is a kind of reflection of the true essence of man. And it doesn't matter at all whether he is a great artist or a connoisseur of painting.

The means of influence of art and its types

First of all, it is worth deciding on the types of art, and there are a fairly large number of them. So, mainstream music, literature, painting, theater, circus, cinema, sculpture, architecture, photography, as well as graphics and much more.

By what means does art influence? dispassionate, unlike music or painting, which can cause a lot of emotions and experiences. Only true masterpieces can contribute to the formation of a special worldview and perception of the surrounding reality. The expressive means of art (rhythm, proportion, form, tone, texture, etc.) deserve special attention, which allow one to fully appreciate a particular work.

The versatility of art

As already mentioned, art is multifaceted. The masterpieces of sculpture and architecture, arts and crafts, music and literature, painting and graphics, as well as immortal cinema and theatrical performances, which have survived from time immemorial, speak especially eloquently about this. and historical research shows that the most ancient civilizations sought to express their own "I" through drawings on rocks, ritual dances around the fire, traditional costumes, etc.

In art, they are not intended only to evoke a particular feeling. These methods are intended for more global purposes - to form a special inner world of a person who is able to see the beautiful and create something similar.

Music is a separate art form

Perhaps this kind of art deserves a separate large category. We constantly encounter music, even our ancient ancestors performed various rituals to the rhythmic sounds of original instruments. Music can have a wide variety of effects on a person. For some, it can serve as a means of pacification and relaxation, while for others it will become an incentive and impetus for further action.

Moreover, scientists have long concluded that music is an excellent secondary means of rehabilitation of patients and an excellent opportunity to achieve peace of mind. That is why music is often played in the wards, thus strengthening the belief in a speedy recovery.

Painting

The influencing force of art is the greatest power that can radically change a person's worldview and significantly influence the formation of his inner world. A riot of colors, rich colors and harmoniously selected shades, smooth lines and scale of volumes - all these are means of fine art.

World renowned masterpieces of artists are kept in treasures of galleries and museums. Pictures have an amazing effect on the inner world of a person, they are able to penetrate into the most secret corners of consciousness and sow the seed of true values. Moreover, creating unique works of fine art, a person expresses his own experiences and shares his vision of the surrounding reality with the whole world. Everyone knows that the treatment of certain diseases of the nervous system is often accompanied by drawing lessons. This promotes healing and pacification of patients.

Poetry and Prose: On the Effective Power of Literature

Surely everyone knows that the word, in its essence, has incredible power - it can heal a wounded soul, reassure, give joyful moments, warm, in the same way a word can hurt a person and even kill. Even more powerful is a word framed by a beautiful syllable. We are talking about literature in all its forms.

The masterpieces of the world classics are a huge number of amazing works that, to one degree or another, influenced the life of almost every person. Drama, tragedy, poems, poems and odes - all this, to varying degrees, was reflected in the soul of everyone who could touch the creations of the classics. The impact of art on a person - in particular, literature - is multifaceted. So, for example, in times of trouble, writers with their poems called people to fight, with novels they carried the reader into a completely different world, filled with different colors and characters.

Literary works form the inner world of a person, and it is no coincidence that in our times, filled with innovations and technological innovations, people are encouraged to once again plunge into the unusually cozy atmosphere created by a good book.

Influence of art

Progress does not stand still, just like art. For different eras, certain tendencies are characteristic, which to one degree or another are reflected in many works. Moreover, it was often fashionable trends that shaped the image and way of life of the population. It is enough just to remember how the directions of architecture dictated the canons of construction and arrangement of interior decoration. The influencing power of art not only contributed to the creation of structures in a particular style, but also shaped the general tastes among the population.

So, for example, in the architectural sphere there is even a kind of classification of historical periods: the Renaissance, Rococo, Baroque, etc. By what means does art affect a person in this case? It forms a person's taste preferences, his style and demeanor, dictates the rules for interior decoration and even the style of communication.

Influence of contemporary art

It's hard to talk about contemporary art. This is not at all due to the specific features of the 21st century, filled with innovations and unique technological innovations. At one time, many writers and artists were not recognized as geniuses, moreover, they were often considered crazy. It is quite possible that in a few hundred years our contemporaries will be considered geniuses of their time.

Nevertheless, it is rather difficult to trace the tendencies of contemporary art. Many are inclined to believe that current creations are just the decomposition of old ones. Time will show by what means does art influence in this case and how it influences the formation of personality. It is very important for creators to form and cultivate a sense of beauty in society.

By what means does art influence?

Speaking about the influencing force of this phenomenon, one cannot confine oneself to the concepts of good and evil. Art in all its manifestations does not teach to distinguish good from bad, light from darkness and white from black. Art forms the inner world of a person, teaches him to distinguish between the concepts of good and evil, to reason about life, and also to structure his thoughts and even see the world in a multifaceted aspect. Books immerse you in a completely different world of dreams and fantasies, shape a person as a person, and also make you think about many things and take a different look at seemingly everyday situations.

The creations of architects, painters, writers and musicians that have survived to this day speak volumes about the immortality of true masterpieces. They fully show how powerless time is over the priceless works of the classics.

True art cannot be overlooked, and its power can not only shape the inner world, but also drastically change a person's life.