The Arts (Min A)

1) Do you think there are universal standards of beauty, or do you think they vary from country to country?

I think there are not universal standards of beauty becaus it varies from country to country. people in each country have their own culture which differs from other countries. This can affect their standards of beauty. The standard of beauty also varies among the people as all people have their own opinion towards something. Moreover, it not only varies among people or country, but also as the era changes. I think beauty is not a thing that can be measured objetively as it doesn't ahve a particular criterion. Of course, people have their own criterion of the standards of beauty. For example, a person might think that an architecture is beautiful, while others might not consider it as an art. People have different views...


2) Do you think art can reveal the beauty in something that has not previously been seen as beautiful?

Yes, I think that art can reveal the beauty in something that ahs not perviously been seen as beautiful. In my opinion, the intention of the artists will be important here. Depending on how the artists wanted to express their work, it can reveal the beauty or not. Also, art can reveal the beauty in something that has not perviously been seen as beautiful because art is always related to our lives. The content is usually about our lives. Consequently, the ordinary things that are around us can be considered as art when it becomes a work of an artist.


3) Which of the music in the last 10 years do you think will still be admired and listened to in a hundred years' time? Give reasons.

I think music like 'you raise me up' will still be admired and listened to in a hundred years' time. First of all, if a music is very popular that all people know it, then it will last longer than the others. It is also because various artists sang this song. This song was introduced several years ago, but it is still admired and listened by many people. This is because many people listen from other singers. Moreover, as it is sang by other singers, more versions are created. Then, people will not get bored by the same song and will last long. This song has also received many music awards. Then people will know that this song is highly appreciated by not only the public, but also the experts. So, it can be remained for a long time. Lastly, it will be admired and listened for a long time because of the full expression by the artists along with the meaningful lyrics.