The Philosophy of Art
(Why should we learn about it?)
The arts have been part of life from the very beginning and are an inseparable part of the human journey. They have described, defined and deepened the human experience. The arts are everywhere in our lives, adding depth and dimension to the environment we live in, and shaping our experience daily. The arts help students percieve and think in new ways. The arts are a powerful economic force as well, from fashion, to the creativity and design that go into every manufactured product, to architecture, to the performance and entertainment arts that have grown into multi-billion dollar industries.
Source: *North Carolina Arts Education Essential Standards Preamble*
Source: *North Carolina Arts Education Essential Standards Preamble*