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And here, children, is the classic example of why sociology is a flawed science, if it's a science at all. It looks within, where speculation can run riot; it looks at society, or the sociologist's perception of society; and it clumsily kicks actual evidence out of the way of the amateurish theorizing. And I hope a certain B.Sc (Sociology) of my acquaintance reads this - if she does .... that's you, that is!Sociology and psychology are exact sciences in that they measure results and record data about event a analyse trends. However individuals may be swayed by modernist psychoanalysts. When I studied these sciences, psychoanalysis was considered to be rubbish, just like astrology when compared to astronomy. These days however. People take degrees in psychoanalysis and professionals part with good money from the public purse to get reports from these charlatans! Here endeth my rant for the day.
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by Linda Wilson
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Paint what you like. Paint what you see. That's what I say. On no account think about what you are doing. And more importantly, if for one minute you begin to suspect that you may be attempting to put some meaning into what you are doing, then you should give up painting altogether, because history shows us that those artists considered the greats of the C20th did not think about what they were doing. Their work had no meaning; Guernica is just a picture of a distorted horse. It’s clear from the title that El Lissitzky’s Beat the whites with the red wedge has nothing at all to do with the Russian revolution; it’s just that he painted what he liked and he liked triangles.
And as for sociology, well we all know that there's no such thing as society.
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I think I have emotional response to both others work and how I work myself. I look , I see ...yea ok... or nah. I can cogitate an idea for quite a while, a bit like a dog with an elusive smell. Sometimes the idea “ happens” often it doesn’t. Perhaps I should start a new art movement “ Hit or Miss “Love it Sylvia. "Hit or Miss" describes mine exactly! Hoping to get back posting again with a Christmas abstract, has been planned now have to get painting again.
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by Sandra Kennedy
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I disagree, I believe art is a form of communication, and that artists should be thoughtful about their work and the messages they are trying to convey.
I see art as more than just a way to express personal emotions. It is also a way to explore the world around us and to make sense of our experiences. When artists think about what they are doing, they are able to create work that is more meaningful and impactful...
Also, society is the fabric of our lives, and it shapes who we are and how we interact with the world. Artists can use their work to explore the social forces that shape our lives, and to raise awareness of important social issues.
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Art is indeed a form of communication - just not one that can necessarily be put into words; painting and music, however, are not (usually) about words. Words frame our responses to most things, but there are others for which words are not adequate - and that's where other art forms come in. Perhaps, when some believe that their work cannot be explained - in words - they conclude it has no meaning at all (I assumed John Humber's post to be largely satirical, though).
I could not tell you what I intend to convey, or hope to, with my stuff: but if I felt it had no meaning at all, I wouldn't do it! It has meaning for me; if it means something to others, I count myself fortunate.
Your resurrection of this post enables me to see one from Linda Wilson, which I don't recall seeing before; or perhaps I did, and thought better of prolonging the discussion: two years is quite a time. I don't entirely agree with her, but never mind! I may mistake her meaning anyway, so will steal away from the field of battle. Welcome to the Forum, Havasa Bata!
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Hi, I am new here and agree with Robert. Art, like painting and music, is an assertive communication, healing, and self-reflection tool. It can help us connect with others deeply, even if we cannot find the words to express ourselves. For example, I have a personal experience at this point. A few years ago, when I was going through a difficult time, a painting at a museum helped me feel less alone, research my self-reflection, and give me hope for the future. I encourage everyone to explore the power of art in their own lives. Moreover, students can explore https://edubirdie.com/examples/self-reflection/ because it will help them with their academic studies and moral issues like self-reflection... These essay examples make me analyze my professional skills and ethics as an introvert. So, this science includes enormous subtopics.
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by Margaret Patton