Art and Nature, Nature and Art

Getting Back to Basics: Art and Nature, Nature and Art, Art and Man In earliest times primitive people made contact with the outside world through the same five senses used by people today. They could hear the sounds of animals, see objects, feel the rain on their faces, smell the fragrance of wild flowers, and taste berries and other foods. Primitive people also expressed their feelings through art and dance. The cave paintings in Lascaux, …

…less about conquering nature and more about learning to work with nature. In addition, we must realize our interdependence with nature. To safeguard life on Earth, people must learn to stop trying to control and over power nature, rather, acknowledge its’ contribution to society, art, and the environment. In an age when technology, capitalism, and acquiring material possessions is our primary focus for living, mankind must reevaluate our purpose and start getting back to basics.