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Why is creativity undervalued?
Creativity is undervalued because it has the power to overthrow. It is therefore seen as a threat and hence viciously discouraged. Unfortunately, the reality is that creativity is everything. Those that try to suppress it are swimming against the current.
Why is art not valued in society?
One huge reason art is not valued is because it is not accessible. It is treated not as a part of life, but as a non-essential feature of life, reserved for the few, but not for everyone. Art can and should be for everyone. By not valuing artists, we devalue art.
What are some reasons why art is so important in our society?
Why Is Art Important?
- It promotes expression and creativity.
- It helps all of us develop necessary soft skills.
- It provides historical context.
- Art leads to healthy and thoughtful cultural discussions.
- It gives us a place to gather as a society.
Is creativity a skill that has lost its value?
Discredited by the academic brain of the intellectual, the skill of creativity seems to have lost its importance and worth in the hierarchy of ability that society has created. ‘Cleverness’ and one’s ability to memorise textbook facts and figures seems to have become a respected skill, one that directly correlates to importance and intellect.
Is creative work undervalued in the public consciousness?
The fury that celebrity Jameson Blake sparked after offering to pay graphic designers with a shoutout on social media last week is a reminder that creative work remains undervalued and struggling for its place in the grand scheme of things.
Do we close our minds to creativity?
Yet, we seem to have forgotten that, without such studies, we instantly close our minds to the sensitive and intensely human world of creativity.
Are creative arts ‘less skillful’?
‘Cleverness’ and one’s ability to memorise textbook facts and figures seems to have become a respected skill, one that directly correlates to importance and intellect. Yet, perhaps those individuals whose skills lie in the creative arts have become neglected in comparison, perceived as ‘less skillful’, even ‘unimportant’.