Art

Art affects each and everybodys emotions, thoughts and ideas thus in our day today life we cannot afford to ignore art (Paul Gaultier 2004). Art includes drama, music, sculpture painting among others and in one way or another they are used to show the creativity of the artist, entertain the audience and some times for commercial purposes. Art in Australia is getting international recognition though it is getting affected by culture change. The current art in Australia is using new techniques, using new media and also new perspective compared to the art in the past thus making their art to be very attractive.

In Australia art is very important because it through art that ideas are shown, the history of Australia can be shown through their music, through writing and drama (Queens land 2010). One can be in a position to know what happened in the past, what is happening currently and what is expected in the future. Art has been used in Australia to liven up things (Ian Besser 2005). Through art, buildings, parks, hotels and the general physical ambience looks attractive and very comfortable. Art is used to show certain meaning like boredom and love. The colour and shapes used show a particular meaning. Art is also used as profession since people can make money out of it and make a living. In Australia art is also used as a learning tool and it is found in all learning institutions where young students are taught so that when they grow up they will be in a position of appreciating it.

Australia has different types of art which is very important to that society, but focusing on their music, it ranges from different genres and styles. These types of music include country music, childrens music, soul music or reggae and blues, rock music and dance music. Music is very important in the society of Australia and people perceive it to play an important role. It is used for entertainment purposes (Susan Ellan George, 2005). When there is event, music has to be incorporated in order to prevent boredom. Music is also used as a corrective tool through which people are warned against bad cultural practices and told what is good and bad.

Music in Australia is also used as a symbol to indicate whatever is going on. If there is something happening in the country, music about the happenings will be composed. Also if there is an event taking place like a wedding ceremony or a burial, music relating to the event will be played so that the audience can know whatever is happening (Steven, 2008). It is also used to educate and the bad people in the society can be influenced to change their behavior through the music. Whenever there is a dispute or disagreement between two groups, after discussion and solving the problem music can be played to show harmony between them (Australia Council 2008).  Music also acts as a source of income for those people in that industry since they can make money from it. People get informed about the history of Australia through their music and it is also through it that musicians express themselves (John McDonald 2008). Drama and visual arts in Australia are also perceived to play an important role just like music. They are used to educate, entertain, communicate, connect people across different cultures and time and also entertain. They are also used to educate and a source of income for those in that industry.

In conclusion, art is everywhere and very important in peoples everyday activities. The above information explains how art and specifically music art is perceived to be very important to the Australia society because it plays an important role in their lives.