A Chair is Art?!

Before reading this article, never had I thought of the importance of a chair besides the most obvious, for something to sit on. I did not think that one could classify it as art. However, now that I have read the article, I have realized that there is something called functional art. Some other examples of functional art are cars, tables, televisions, microwaves, etc. Just because they serve an important service to people, does not mean they should not be seen as art.

I have heard of aesthetic appearance before and thought I understood what it meant. But after reading this article, I realized that there is so much more to it than I originally thought. The quote, "The aesthetic experience may involve viewing something in a new way; provoking an instinctive response that promotes well-being; reflecting personal goals and a hope to fullfill those goals; and/or leading to deeper knowledge," really made me understand what aesthetic appearance was really about. There are so many different levels to it and so many different interpretations and importances. Who knew that a chair, something that people use practically everyday could be so inspiring and so beautiful?

"Have Your Cake and Eat it, Too"

As a visual and kinesthetic learner, I must say that I completely agree with Amy Schultz article, "The Sweet Role of Art in Literacy." At times in school, it would be very difficult for me to fully grasp the concepts at hand because I was never learning in a way that catered to the way I learn best. I feel that if I were given the chance to express myself in art form before writing or other learning, I may have excelled far more.

The article talks about how art is a meaning-making activity in the same vein as writing. I strongly believe that drawing helps children make their ideas visible. If students who are more visual and kinesthetic learners are able to draw their ideas to begin with, their writing skills are going to improve and excell. It is extremely important as a teacher to cater to all of your students' different learning styles. If you do not, there will be so many students that are so far behind that it may be almost impossible for them to improve.

My Tattoo!

Now, it is not up to par with what I would want on my actual skin, but it is similar. Umbrellas have deep significance to me and if you take a moment to think about what an umbrella does and signifies, it's beautiful...

The Wonderful World of Tattoos

To be completely honest, I have always wanted to get a tattoo. However, I can never seem to find the perfect one to compliment me so perfectly. I have debated over initials, stars, and other random objects but not one sticks out in my head as crucial to have.

As a person whose teenage years are soon coming to a close, I can understand why so many teenagers are getting tattoos today. Although they are seen as self expression, in all honesty, to me, it is a sign of rebellion. I know that when I became a teenager I could not wait until I was eighteen to get a tattoo without my parents' permission. I had no clue what kind of tattoo I wanted to get or where to put it. All I cared about was getting a tattoo just for the sake of turning eighteen. It was almost seen as a right of passage into adulthood.

I realize now that a tattoo is permanent and that it will be on my body until the day I die. I think this is partially the reason why I have become so hesitant about getting one. I know that whatever I get inscribed into my skin, it needs to be something of crucial meaning and importance to me. As I get older I understand this and that is why I believe that teenagers getting tattoos is simply an act of rebellion.

One question I have is, "What are the statistics of adult getting tattoos and the meaning behind them?"