The past six weeks have drastically changed my knowledge of art and taught me how it has affected the world. Growing up, I had always heard of artists such as Michelangelo and Monet, but never really understood what impact they had on others and how people like them really revolutionized not only art, but the way people lived their lives. This class has affected me because I know I learned a very important and vital part of history that is sometimes overlooked. I didn't think art could play such a significant role in our everyday life, but in the past, art was life. Many leisurely activities that we do today didn't exist two or three hundred years ago, so showcasing your artistic talent was really important. My perception of Europe has also changed because I now understand that continents history and their love for inspirational and unique art.
I'd be lying if I said I was excited to take an art history class, but I was pleasantly surprised. I've learned that art is more than a few splotches of paint on a canvas, and that it is more than an expression of one's self. Now, art has a history and often depicted that history almost like a story. Rather than words, there are pictures. Art is so important in our society and should be honored because our world would not be the same without it. Many have devoted their lives to creating a new style and famous works of art, and they should be appreciated.
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