POST 5: A choice of two topics. Choose only one.

 

Choose one of the two topics to write about:

First topic: How Can Your Major Make the World a Better Place

Tell us why and how what you study (your major) can make the world a better place. Include this information: How can your major affect the world? How can you see yourself in this process? What makes your major something that contributes to the world’s benefit? Upload pictures Make comments on 3 of your classmates’ posts + a comment on your teacher's post Word Count: 150 words

Second topic:  ART

So as to narrow down this broad topic, you should  focus on one form of art. Please, read my sample post below. Here you have some bullet points you can use in your writing. Choose 1 or 2 from each set of questions. Introduction: ·        Why is art important? ·        Why do you enjoy art? ·        Were you interested in art when you were a kid? ·        Do you like to visit art museums/Music halls/Dance performances in theatres? Body: Your skills. ·        What are your best artistic abilities? Have you ever participated in any art competitions? ·        Have you ever been jealous of someone else's  artistic abilities? Your personal views. ·        Do you like modern art/modern music/modern dance? ·        What are your favourite art expressions? ·        Do you consider  -graffiti / hip hop music /rap dance a form of art?  Your favourites ·        Who is your favorite artist? ·        Do you have a favourite work of art? If so, what is it?  Why do you like it? Make sure you write 190-200  words and remember to leave a comment on 3 of your classmates' posts.

 

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Why I like painting

I was fond of drawing and painting when I was a kid, but it wasn’t until the day that I went to Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes for the first time, when I was around 16, that I really became interested in painting. From that day on I have been visiting art exhibitions on a regular basis.

Considering that I’m not an artist, I would say that I’m pretty good at drawing and I enjoy doing sketches from time to time, and this is more than just a simple pastime, It’s a necessity I should say.  But painting is another story, I mean, mixing colours, getting a certain effect, etc.,  is not an easy task, that’s why I’m thinking of taking some painting lessons because painting is something that really makes me tick.

I love contemporary painting, especially impressionism, expressionism, cubism, and surrealist art, but conceptual art is definitely not my cup of tea, so I usually find installations boring. Maybe Hugo Marin’s installations are the exception.  I´ve been very fortunate to have seen very famous works of art in some Latin American and European museums and I suggest you visit The Rally Museum in Vitacura, Santiago,  if you want to see good quality Latin American art. They even have some works by Salvador Dali!!!  

Now, (sorry graffiti artists) I find most of the grafitti  I’ve seen rather ugly and aggressive, so when I see a graffiti that I like I take a picture before someone paints over it.

The list of artists I like is too long, but Macke is one of my favourites.  I like the way he used colours and the fact that his works seem to have been painted “alla prima”, but very successfully.  And among my favourite Chilean artists I should mention Gonzalo Cienfuegos, Eva Lefever, Camilo Mori and Claudio Bravo.