Art-apy

Art is any creative activity that uses creative and technical skill. Art can be traditional painting, sculpting, writing, creating music, and much more. Artistic expression is also like a language, which differs by time in history, culture, values, personal interests, and one’s ongoing and ever-developing ability to express themselves through various mediums.

Artistic expression can be enjoyed in a variety of forms such as:

• Painting/Drawing

• Sculpting

• Needle work

• Drama

• Music

• Dance

• Photography

• Literature/Creative writing

• Theater

Art can be a great way to express your thoughts, feelings, and identity in a way that can be universally understood. Art is a language available to those who can’t speak or write, and it can help us learn about ourselves as much as it helps us learn about others. 

There are very few rules to art, though some academics may disagree, if it is considered art to the creator of a piece, then it is art. Because there are so few rules and guidelines to making art, art can be used to express any personal feelings and thoughts in any way that makes sense to the artist. If a plain blue square means sadness to the artist and that’s how they chose to express their sadness, then by all means it is art.

Self-expression is the expression of one’s own emotions, feelings, and personality, or the act of asserting one’s individuality. This can be experienced in many different ways, and even with many different nuances, even from the same person. It’s a highly dynamic language for communication.

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It is the ability to convey one’s personality, opinions, or emotions through a creative means such as painting, drawing, music, and more. This is a form, too, of social expression and connection. some might use words, while other create objects and experiences that allow others to experience and feel their personal expression.

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​Self-expression is one of the most valuable ways we connect with other people. It allows us to both understand ourselves and our own emotions while also being able to understand the emotions of others. 

Some of the obvious benefits of self-expression include being able to understand yourself better and allowing others to understand you better as well. Self expression can build empathy but it can also help us process and regulate our own emotions. Self-expression in the arts can positively affect mood, cognitive function, and overall mental health.