Tuesday, February 10, 2009
A simple movement of dance, a line from a play, the swirl of colors and shapes with the power to evoke a range of emotions: This is art, and you might be missing it.
Art is often viewed as separate from academics and is hardly held to the same standard as other areas of study. Elementary schools often emphasize mathematics or science, and the realm of creativity is usually at the bottom of the agenda. Young students attend music lessons every other day and draw only when other assignments have been completed. Knowledge seems to be valued over creativity, when in fact creativity stimulates and encompasses knowledge.
The world of art, whether the lyrics to a song or the characters of a play, helps connect people with each other and express human emotion. Music, dance, theater and sculpture all present beauty in abstract ways and enable the mind to grow. Art is important to human development and enables people to experience different aspects of life. Engaging in and supporting the arts should be a priority for KU students.
Students have several resources available to immerse themselves in art. Not only is the city of Lawrence a well-known supporter of the arts, but we also have the University of Kansas. The Spencer Museum of Art is located on campus and is free to KU students. The Lied Center is also located on campus, and the University has departments of art, design, music and dance.
The Lied Center presents high-quality performances from groups and companies across the country, as well as shows from the University and well-known speakers. Students often receive discounts on tickets to some of the best events in Kansas. For example, on Thursday, the Tony Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will come to the Lied Center. General admission is $40 to $49, but KU students can attend for only $20 to $25.
Students have no reason not to support the arts, with great deals and close proximity to a wonderful facility.
The University of Kansas provides students with many opportunities for success. In addition to the resources the University offers to plan future careers, it also allows for the growth from child to adult. The years spent in college teach young adults how to become functional members of society. To become well-rounded and educated, students should use facilities, such as the Lied Center and other venues, to establish creativity in addition to knowledge. No one should graduate from college without at least an introduction to what the artistic world has to offer.
Our University provides us with opportunities seldom seen at any other stage of life. Right now is the time to take advantage of these opportunities and grow to our full potential, not only to learn mathematics and history but also to expand into the world of art, and to gain knowledge and creativity.
— Brown is a Wichita sophomore in journalism and political science
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Brown: Finding education outside of class
Excellent editorial. There's a lot that KU has to offer that students should take advantage of.
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