Is Art the Secret to Development?

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Permalink Reply by Wayne Harjula on October 17, 2010 at 1:49am

I often wonder how much the creative and futuristic part of the movie industry shapes our world as technology allows a believable paradox to what is real. I found I was becoming evermore disillusioned so I turned off most media 5 years ago to peruse my own thoughts without manipulation and enjoy understanding events through conversation and articulation of others character. As a child I grew up feeling it was important to assimilate as much information as possible to demonstrate intelligence, I'm now inclined to understand that my ability to capture important events as art, demonstrates reasoning and conviction and being intelligent requires reliability of known facts. So, will any amount of known facts put a country further ahead, I think not,' its not what you say but the you say it' wins my vote.
What others will see in me is perhaps an assumption that I am an anomaly to be grouped as 'out there' so I am fortunate to be in a less critical country of artistic merit with a tolerance for imperfect results as I mature..

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin Anderson on October 17, 2010 at 5:11am

I believe that artists should take a strong priority in the development of a country or culture. The reason for this is that most artists use their imaginations without many of the same boundaries as rigid scholars in their thinking and can come up with more creative solutions to civil, social, and legal problems. Of course there has to be a balance between art and reality, but it is the freedom of thought of the artist mind that can solve many problems that conventional wisdom cannot. The famous artist, entrepreneur, businessman, and producer; Walt Disney understood this principle and coined the word, imagineering.

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Permalink Reply by LizW on October 29, 2010 at 7:58am

I think you're absolutely right! Look at Da Vinci!

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Permalink Reply by John Rouse on October 29, 2010 at 10:01pm

Are there other examples of artists out there of artists that became successful political leaders (and maybe then when back to the arts?). I can think of a dictator that wanted to be an artist and ended up a monster. But are there other examples in history of artists who became political leaders and lead people successfully through tough times (e.g. economically, oppression)? I'm not just talking about on the macro government level, but am also curious about artists who became leaders in local government. Can anyone think of any?

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Permalink Reply by David Richmond on August 5, 2011 at 3:32pm

What a fascinating discussion! But I'm sure you've all got much more to say about this fascinating topic.I hope you don't mind me starting it up again as I'd love to hear more. I'm so convinced that art is the key to development that I've set a little company up to find out more!  I'm from the UK where art is very much considered a luxury for the privileged few and not, as I believe it should be, the birthright of each and everyone of us. Aren't the arts and creativity essential to the development of us all as individuals, groups and communities?

Do let me know what you think and, if you do think art has this power, what do you think we should do about it?

I look forward to hearing from you,

Dave

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