1. V. The Arts

2. The arts are an important aspect of culture Works of art can reflect a society by dealing with topic or issues that are important to that society. Art can even shape society – For example, books that describe poverty or environmental problems can help win public support for solving those problems.

3. What do you think I mean when I say “The Arts”

4. Art can also deal with Universal Themes Universal Themes – subject or ideas that relate to the entire world. For example, some universal themes are love, death, peace, and war.

5. A. Visual Arts Visual arts refer to art forms that are meant to be seen by other people For example, painting, sculpting, and photography are visual arts. Visual arts often express emotions and spiritual ideas.

6. They can also show what life was like during a certain time. For example, a painting from the 1600s can show us how people lived at that time.

7. B. Architecture Architecture is the design and construction of buildings A person who designs buildings is known as an architect.

8. Architecture can show the values of a society and how it uses its resources. For example, a societies most impressive buildings might be religious buildings or government buildings Architectural works can be important cultural symbols.

10. C. Music Music – an art form that uses sound, usually produced by instruments or voices. Music varies widely in different societies and cultures. the kind of music a society likes can tell us about that cultures taste.

11. What do you think Music can tell us about a Culture?

12. Music and India

13. D. Literature Literature is written works such as fiction, drama, or poetry. Literature can tell us what ideas a society thinks are important. by describing harmful things in society, literature can often inspire change.