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Consider the new media for art that has arisen in the past century, such as digital photography, video, computer animation and design, virtual art, 3d printing, interactive art, installation, and others. Do these new forms of media follow the same “rules” as more traditional forms of art like drawing, painting and sculpture (Do they use the art elements and design principles)?
Support your position with examples, and finally, discuss what you see as the important roles of art in the 21st century.
Now the new forms of media are not the same and they do not follow the same rule. The difference lies in the following fields:
Now the role of art has been widened in multidimensional ways. Art is dynamic and it is an integral part of our life. It is the reflection of our taste and culture. It is partly the reflection of life.
In our domestic life we use art extensively. We decorate our abode because it satisfies our taste . When we spend our leisure time at the decorated drawing room we feel delighted. It also reflects our culture. Whe we feel bore we are relaxed with sweet music.
Now art appears in various forms. Fashion design, home decoration, catering service, hospitality management etc are the new forms of art. Thousands of students study in these fields. These fields of art are very popular and with the application of technology these forms of art have opened many options of getting job.
Now we also find the use of art in animation. Here computer method is applied to make it more attractive. Animation is now a dependable source of entertainment to the people of all ages. Even animation is used for making teaching-learning materials and the students are encouraged to study with more pleasant ways.
In lifestyle we also find the use of art. Now it is a fashion to lead life artfully. Now many cosmetics are used for beautification and numerous people are engaged in this industry. Even intrade and commerce beauty is used to rouse the aesthetic sense of the people.
Besides, photography is now a good profession and thousands of people are engaged in this profession. Many competitions are organized to choose best photographers.
Art also helps us to build our philosophy. We are free from narrowness and inhuman activities as art teaches us the lesson of humanity and love. Art makes our life beautiful and teaches us moral lesson. Art teaches us to love and preserve nature. So in the 21st century art is more useful in our everyday life.