Defending the Arts

Imagine a scenario where you are the last surviving member of the human species and you find yourself on another planet. The people of the planet do not have performing or visual arts of any kind. Living on a planet without the arts is dull, so you have decided to explain what the arts are and why they are important.

Include a discussion of all of the following describing the elements of each:

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Architecture
• Music
• Dance
• Theater
• Cinema

Include one slide that discusses how the arts engage the viewer or audience.

Include at least one slide that discusses the individual's and the community's role in supporting the arts.

Submit your assignment as a 12- to 14-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® with speaker notes. Use images as appropriate and cite your references.