Reacting to this week's article by

Reacting to this week's article by https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr This week, we read about how the arts can play a part in the environmental movement. What do you think? What role do you think that art and artists play in our lives and in society as a whole? Do you think that they can be a vehicle for change? en-us 2023-04-26 16:15:45 UTC 2023-07-01 11:41:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Arts—the soul of human being https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2605385964 Regarding this week’s article, Jeff dramatically paraphrases Taylor’s songs, using words to paint a wonderful nature scene. The arts can not only play an important part in the environment movement, but also play indispensable roles in other aspects of our life, for example: social security, public health, and youth growing up, etc. Artists are the sources of the arts, meanwhile the arts are carrying on our culture. Arts were recording our remotely past and will write down our far away future. So, as for me, the arts are the common soul of us, and the artists are the elves among us. They are so special, pushing us to move ahead and giving us solace.

Peiming Fang
]]> 2023-05-25 23:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2605385964 The Transformative Power of Art abin111paul https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2605581479 According to the article, the author trying to convince the reader that art can change the perspective toward cruelty to nature. He is using Tylor Swift’s album for that, which fully consists of nature-theme songs. However, art can not only play a vital role in the environmental movement, but it can also motivate people to act in their own lives, influence people to use sustainable products and raise public awareness. Our values, attitudes, and behaviours can also be influenced by art. It has the power to shape public policy and the rules. Because of all that I strongly agree that art is playing an important role and will be a key to change.

ABIN K PAUL JOSEPH

]]> 2023-05-26 02:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2605581479 Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back To Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606312451 Reading this article I think that the lyrics of the music does motivate people to encourage them to be more active and feel free. The art and artists plays an important role in our lives because most of the music they write to us are really sending us messages through their own language which through their music another way of expressing in art. In my opinion I don't think we can fully do a vehicle change our lives but it is a step by step progress and this would be one of the many ways to persuade us. - Jenny ]]> 2023-05-26 15:19:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606312451 Taylor Swift is singing us back to nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606366785 Reading this weeks article it discusses how the Taylor swift's song has shown that art helps bringing back nature. The author shows art as a part of daily life and that art helps to see nature in a beautiful conservative way and when we see it he says we care more about it. The art and artists compose or write a song influencing or showing the nature and its importance which we listen and after that we become more interested in nature and thus nature can be saved. Nature themed songs are declining day by day but if artists create a art related to nature it can make influence to the people. And yes, I think that they can be a vehicle for change if they put effort in their art.
-Samichhya]]> 2023-05-26 16:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606366785 In "Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back To Nature". The author of the text and global lead freshwater scientist for the World Wildlife Fund, Jeff Opperman, through a conversation with his daughter, presents the importance of introducing the Nature theme in pop culture. This new proposal can help protect nature and humanity. https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606419450 2023-05-26 17:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606419450 Taylor Swift is singing us back to nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606544427 I think Art plays an important role in our lives and even in nature. Art is also a powerful weapon to pull people back to nature. Helping our souls to mingle with environment, thereby becoming a lover of nature and taking necessary actions to protect the environment.
My Lien Quach]]> 2023-05-26 21:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606544427 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606613998 "Taylor Swift is Singing us back to nature." Reading this article makes me love more Taylor Swift. The author realized us that Swift’s nature-related lyrics are just the first step in inspiring people to connect to the outdoors. In my humble opinion, it is the responsibility of every person on Earth to spread the word about proper environmental care.

-Christy

]]> 2023-05-27 01:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2606613998 Taylor Swift Is Singing Back To Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607031283 In my opinion artist and art are playing a significant role in the environmental aspect.
After reading this article, I think that appealing to the public through visual or auditory stimuli can publicize the parts that people are not aware of or considered insignificant about specific environmental issues.
I think it's quite effective because it's accessible(easy to influence) and makes people focus on the problem by encouraging the imagination, think even just looking at that photo above, don't you try to imagine the artist's intention? I think it's because art is one of the methods that easily transport one's though and whereas it can be variously interpreted by people simultaneously. Furthermore, Artist can communicate their point of view, a solution to a particular problem through art. Therefore, I believe that art has the power to change our thoughts and motivate us.
However, Because of this high influence, we must be careful not to have narrow-minded thinking while colored by one artist

-Daeuk Kim-]]> 2023-05-28 04:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607031283 Art - way to affect people https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607260388 It is very important for all artists to promote sustainability and pro-ecology worldview. People who produce any type of art that supports the idea of caring about the nature reduce impact on environment change lives. Art is an effective way to propagate specific idea or push people to action.

- David Kuleba]]> 2023-05-28 17:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607260388 "Taylor Swift is Singing us back to nature" https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607315853 I agree with the comments in "Taylor Swift Brings Us Back to Nature" because I agree that our culture's reduced use of nature vocabulary has contributed to our disconnection from the natural world. I think that artists' arts influence the audience. The fact that other artists like Taylor Swift add positive words such as nature in their art affects the listeners positively because melodies and music with positive words that people listen to affect people well and positively. Finally, if artists create art with positive words about nature in their art, the future will be cleaner and brighter for nature and all living things on Earth.

Madlen Boyaci]]> 2023-05-28 20:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607315853 Relationship between Art and Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607350995 This Article reminded me many memories from my childhood. Normally twice a year we used to visit the village. My cousins and I used to used to go outside the beauty of the nature and it was amazing experiences and memory. The trees, clear and blue sky, river, fresh Air it was so beautiful. I remember some rare colored birds fly in the sky above the river. I was captivated to saw that view. I think Art and culture playing a vital role to in human life. Art and culture and music have that capability and power to make a person strong, expressive, more positive. And also the most important part that writer mentioned in the Article about the new generation. It is very important to properly introduce new the generation about nature and environment. This is our responsibility is to show the right path to the new generation.

Rubaiyat]]> 2023-05-28 22:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607350995 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607453458 In the New York Times article,” Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back to Nature”, Jeff Opperman(march 12,2021) speaks on how Taylor Swift is keened about nature and how she reflects it in her poetry of music. According to Opperman, when Swift announced her two albums ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, it was praised not only because of their storytelling and production but for more as It was replete with allusions and portrayals of the natural world because the language of our culture has been slowly losing its connection to the natural world but here, Ms. Swift vigorously fights against that pattern with these sister albums. The lyrics of the albums frequently refer to nature and in her albums, Ms Swift utilizes terms with a natural theme seven times as frequently as other pop songs do, and this matters because the demise of animals or the effects of climate change won't be stopped by Ms. Swift's songs. However, they represent an important move in the right direction toward reversing the decline of nature in pop culture. We must first recognize it if we are to transform the world in a way that protects both nature and ourselves. The power of art can do that.
patel vrunda]]> 2023-05-29 02:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607453458 Art really can help us to reconnect with nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607485065 "Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back to Nature" was a great reading. Opperman brings good points and show us that pop songs can do more than just entertain us. Artists like Swift have such influence on people. So why not using this influence to alert people about social problems?
I agree with Opperman when he says that a song will not reverse the climate change, for exemple, but it can be a step toward make nature part of the pop culture again. Nowadays, people are always looking their smartphones and social medias, so that should be the perfect place to start to attract people and persuade them to look to the environment again.

Rayane Martins Ayres]]> 2023-05-29 03:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607485065 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607522637 It is my opinion that art plays a gigantic role in our lives and society as a whole. I believe that art can be a fantastic vehicle for change and is deeply influential on young minds in particular. I personally have formed opinions and even felt strong emotions after seeing a movie or listening to a song about subject matter that is completely unrelated to my real life in any way. Art allows us to take a glimpse into the lives of others and empathize with other living things that we may have not known the existence of. - Jonathan]]> 2023-05-29 03:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607522637 “Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back to Nature” https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607532629 In this reading through the author, we can see part of the work of a great artist who with his work joins the large number of people who work to save the environment. I was surprised to learn that most of the songs we listened to had little nature-related vocabulary content that I wasn't aware of. They are mostly directed to love and friendship. Without a doubt, he learned a lot from this reading.]]> 2023-05-29 04:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2607532629 Arts can be a vehicle for change. https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2608505862 Art is an essential part of life. As the times change, more and more high-tech is filling our lives, and we can do everything without going out. I still remember that when we were in our childhood, we didn’t have computers or mobile phones. We liked to play outdoors to embrace nature. Today’s life makes us lose our closeness to nature. But artists can change this. They use natural words in their songs, they present beautiful pictures of nature in their works of art. Through visual effects and other art forms, we can awaken our love for nature, inspire our desire to protect nature and change our environment. Arts help us to reconnect with nature, so I think they really can be a vehicle for change.

Zheng Yuan]]> 2023-05-30 03:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2608505862 Taylor Swift is singing us back to nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2609565783 In the reading, the author tries to use Taylor Swift's songs to send the message to us that evoke us we are losing the connection with nature. When I read the article, it attracts me to listen to the songs and focus on the lyrics successfully. I think art is an essential part of our life. It is the most direct can connect with people, share with someone, and cure our spirit. You can feel those emotions and messages from performers/ artists. It might be an easier way to change your thoughts, your feelings, and your life. As a lease, these songs make me notice more the nature too.
-Hiu Tan]]> 2023-05-30 20:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2609565783 Chuntian Liao https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2610628671 2023-05-31 14:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2610628671 I think the importance of art and artists to our lives and to the society at large cannot be overstated. Art has the ability to uplift, stimulate cognition, arouse emotions, and challenge our worldviews. It reflects the human experience and can cut over linguistic, cultural, and social boundaries. Artists have the power to draw attention to critical topics, such as environmental concerns through their creativity and expression. This article encourage people to re-examine their relationship with nature by upending conventional norms, igniting imagination and fostering critical thinking as the artist displayed a great connection and appreciation for nature. Additionally, people may be inspired by art to advocate more significant systemic changes and to make positive changes in their own lives by expressing complicated ideas, creativity, scientific knowledge into a captivating and interesting way. Art has the power to transcend divides, appeal to our emotions and imagination, and bring people together in a common concern for the environment. https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2624699136 2023-06-15 16:12:46 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2624699136 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2628666451 The disconnect from nature is a major crisis that is looking us up in the face. The cries and reminder of scholars like Jeff opperman can not be overemphasized. The world is fast getting smaller and unavailable in the sense that we no longer care about those things that identified us as a people with one heart, one love. Just as we have drifted from nature, we are gradually drifting away from ourselves through the advancement of modern technology. I bemoan the fact that in most cases, we are close but very far away from ourselves as a result of modern day technology. ---Patience ]]> 2023-06-21 02:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2628666451 Taylor swift is singing us back to nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629282481 This article is an example of how we need to change the way we exist. how we need to appreciate nature. it begins with how we project it to the world. psychology plays a strong role here ,where words that we hear or see change our thought process. Jeff Opperman has opened our eyes to Taylor swift by making a point of how her two albums "Folklore" and "Evermore has changed the music industry with writing about nature in her songs.
Andrea ]]> 2023-06-21 15:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629282481 Taylor Swift is singing us back to nature. https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629309306 The article is interesting; it explores a lot of things, especially how Taylor Swift's albums deviate from the norm by prominently featuring nature-related language and imagery. Jeff Opperman, being a conservation scientist and a father, appreciates this aspect of Swift's music and sees it as a valuable contribution in a society that has become increasingly disconnected from nature.]]> 2023-06-21 16:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629309306 According to me, art plays important role in everyone's life. The expression or use of human creativity, usually in the form of anything visual, like a painting or a sculpture, that results in art that is valued primarily for its aesthetic appeal or emotional impact. We can express our feelings and thoughts through the art. Creativity can also be shown through the art and we can protect the environment with the help of art. https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629359411 sandeep kaur]]> 2023-06-21 17:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629359411 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629730354 The study is intriguing because it examines a variety of topics, but one that stands out is how Taylor Swift's albums depart from tradition by frequently using language and imagery associated with nature. Jeff Opperman, a father and conservation scientist, values this part of Swift's music and sees it as a useful contribution in a world that has grown more cut off from nature.
dilpreet singh bajwa ]]> 2023-06-22 03:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2629730354 Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back to Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631131967 Art is part of our life and I believe that everyone of us is an artist in different way. There are good ones that use their talent in a good way one example of this is Taylor Swift is Singing Us Back to Nature, while others use it in a bad way and there's some who neglect their talent. Who are you to these faces of artist? With this exceptional ability given to us why not use it to influence others and awaken their souls to do good things such as protecting and saving our environment, which is our home. It is not too late to make a move and be part of a better change not just for today but also to future generations.

]]> 2023-06-23 16:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631131967 Taylor Swift Is Singing Us Back to Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631280065 The arts have always played an important role in our lives as well as in society as a whole. Having the ability to produce emotions, challenge norms, and inspire critical thinking is the trademark of their work. Despite language and cultural barriers, art can communicate powerful messages and evoke deep emotions. It is true that art can play a crucial role in the environmental movement. And yes artist can be vehicle for change. Art can make environmental issues tangible and relatable for many people who feel abstract or distant about them. With their creativity, artists can inspire awareness, stimulate dialogue, and encourage an empathy for nature.
Ashim Fullel]]> 2023-06-24 00:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631280065 An crucial tool in the environmental movement, art, including music, can raise awareness, establish a connection to nature, and encourage action. Artists can convey the seriousness of environmental issues, stimulate emotions, and challenge the status quo through artistic expression. Art can motivate change and contribute to a more sustainable future by revealing the incredible beauty and fragility of the natural world. -Mansi Pattni https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631511722 2023-06-24 18:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631511722 Taylor Swift is Singing Us Back to Nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631530538 Art can be a part of our life and it is significant in environmental movement. Art can create a sensory experience for individuals. When our daily life is enriched with art pieces related to nature, we will appreciate more about the beauty and power of the ecosystem. Famous artists, such as Taylor Swift, and their songs take a more crucial role in influencing audiences. For example, Swift’s lyrics about trees can recall our memories of the beauty of forests and help us to reconstruct the relationships between humans and nature, as well as arouse our awareness to conserve the forests, the gift of nature. Swift songs are the vehicles of change as they catalyze our love of the natural world into environmentally friendly actions. If everyone takes a small step in reducing human destructive activities in the wild, a significant change to the earth can be created. Thus, listening to music is not only a source of entertainment, but also provokes nature-loving ideas.

-Lai Chu Cheung

]]> 2023-06-24 19:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631530538 The connection between art and nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631581807 Art have developed into a essential element of life. It acts as a platform for people to express ideas, spread knowledge, and start conversations. Consider Swift's captivating melodies, which inspire a deep respect for the beauty and importance of the natural world, reawakening our curiosity and inspiring us to rediscover our environment. We have the ability to inspire a shared desire to preserve and revitalize nature via artistic expression, paving the way for a more sustainable future.

----Jing Lin]]> 2023-06-25 01:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631581807 Taylor Swift is singing us back to the nature patelhet462 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631619769 Here we will discuss Taylor Swift's music and the way it relates to nature. Swift successfully uses the language of nature in her songs on her albums "Folklore" and "Evermore," taking us to a place where the beauty of our environment is the main attraction. Her songs evoke a deep appreciation for the glories of nature, with references to flowing water and golden leaves as well as vivid descriptions of seasons and places. Swift's music inspires us to appreciate the beauty of the natural world in our daily lives, whether we are exploring suburban backyards or the city. Her lyrics about nature go beyond simple enjoyment; they help to spread awareness of environmental problems and encourage constructive change.

Het Patel]]> 2023-06-25 04:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631619769 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631800684 Myrlita Fuentes]]> 2023-06-25 17:01:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631800684 The connection between art and nature https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631815512 Art is a way that shows our emotions and sometimes a part of our life journey too. The more the art is able to express emotion the more it becomes famous and creates a place in people hearts and that's how Taylor Swift's music caught author's emotion. While listening to Taylor's songs author realizes how she put nature into it and described it beautifully. The songs doesn't only shows description of nature but also the connection of how Taylor lived her childhood in nature. This noticeable thing can makes us think about climate change more and will encourage us to move forward for nature. Art is an effective way to help us take notice of important topics and pushes us to take action.
- Jannatul Ferdous]]> 2023-06-25 18:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631815512 The article published this week The article published this week explains how Taylor Swift's song demonstrates how art helps us to bring back nature. The author demonstrates how art is a part of everyday life and how it may help people perceive nature in a beautiful manner. He claims that when we see nature, we care more about it. Art and artists create or write a song that influences or illustrates nature and its significance, which we listen to and then become more interested in NATURE https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631819519 2023-06-25 18:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631819519 The Arts, Artists and Climate Change https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631830314 The arts and artists play an incredibly significant role in both reflecting and influencing the perspectives, beliefs and attitudes of the people. Regardless of one's socioeconomic background, ethnicity, nationality or religion, art from one's culture has the ability to influence you in some way, shape or form. This is evident both today and throughout history - whether it was the Renaissance in the 14th century or Rock 'n' Roll in the 1950s.

With that being said, I believe art and artists have the ability to shape the public's perception of the environment and climate change. I think they play a vital role in raising awareness and encouraging people, governments and organizations to aid in the mitigation of climate change's harmful effects. ]]> 2023-06-25 19:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631830314 Is the social sciences really inferior to the natural sciences? jding40 https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631870457 This article presents in vivid terms the important role of art for environmental movements, which reminds me of the controversy about the contribution of social and natural sciences to social progress. It is true that the progress of natural science since the Renaissance has given birth to a series of dazzling jewel, such as the three technological revolution, the internet revolution... but is the social sciences really inferior to the natural sciences? I believe that while the natural sciences are important, a society lacking the involvement of the social sciences would be a great disaster. For example, while the rise of AI has everyone cheering, it has also raised fears of destroying humanity. In fact this is not the first time that advances in natural science have raised concerns for human society; similar concerns have been raised as far back as the birth of the atomic bomb. When we compare society to a ship, the natural sciences are the driving force behind the ship's progress, but the social sciences, including the arts, will be the guiding beacon for the progress of society as a whole.

-----Jianzhong Ding]]> 2023-06-25 22:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631870457 Art's influence https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631986761 We, as human beings have a natural appreciation for beautiful things that speaks to our soul. It may be an activity that we love, speeches and music we listen to and even works of art. On this note, any form of experiences we enjoy would be able to persuade us to look closely in our environment, perhaps relive past experiences and value the things we forgot that should be a priority. I believe that artists, even unknown ones could express themselves and give us the opportunity to start a conversation and hopefully we would be encouraged to do something about it. -Mariel de Guzman]]> 2023-06-26 01:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2631986761 The Transformative Power of Art, Artists https://padlet.com/katarinaohlsson/y8wjw2c2gq5d1ohr/wish/2636294571 Art and artists play a significant role in our lives and in society as a whole. They convey the power to evoke emotions, challenge perspectives, and motivate critical thinking. Art can serve as a powerful catalyst for change with the ability to stimulate awareness about environmental concerns, cause meaningful dialogue, and encourage a call for action. By engaging with environment and nature filled themes and lyrics, artists have a strong influence on humans, sparking conversations, inspiring new ways of thinking, and creating empathy and connection with nature.

One of this type of art that was emphasized in this week’s journal is music. Music is an expressive and creative medium that involves combining sounds, rhythm, melody, and harmony to cause emotions, tell stories, and communicate ideas. Art also serves as a medium of education and advocacy. Through artistic mediums such as music, theater, visual arts, literature, etc, artists can convey intricate messages about environmental sustainability and conservation. They can challenge societal norms, question unsustainable practices, and propose alternative visions for a more environmentally conscious society. By appealing to our senses and emotions, art can inspire behavioral change, promote environmental stewardship, and drive collective action.

However, it is important to acknowledge that art alone may not bring about direct, tangible change. It often acts as a catalyst, sparking conversations and influencing public opinion, which can then lead to broader societal transformation.

Oluwadamisi Adeboje

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