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Defending the Arts

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. This means that a title page, introduction, and conclusion are present. Legitimate scholarly references (not Wikipedia or About.com) should be used and cited, including a reference page. A minimum of 3 sources are required.

Experience the arts in your local community by attending a performance, or visiting an art museum or gallery. If you go to an art museum or gallery, choose an exhibition or one artwork to discuss for this assignment. (You can choose something from a past experience like a concert or a trip to a museum).

Write a review of your arts experience that includes a defense of the arts. Include the following:

• Write a description of the elements of composition--line, color, shape, or movement, theme, rhythm, tone, and so forth that were incorporated into the performance or artwork.

• What was the overall emotional and intellectual effect the performance or artwork had on you? What emotions did you feel? What did the experience make you think of?

• Write a summary of how you would like to see the arts made more a part of your community. Is there anything you can do to make this happen? How will you support the arts in the future?

• Include a defense of the arts that describes how the arts add value to life. How might creative expression be helpful to people?