Description
Human history has seen the ushering in of nine different categories of art expression. They are:
The first art -- architecture
The second art -- sculpture
The third art -- painting
The fourth art -- dance
The fifth art -- music
The sixth art -- poetry
The seventh art -- cinema
The eighth art -- television
The ninth art -- comic strips
The tenth art? That will be for you to argue and explore in this essay...
in your essay you will be developing an argument for what you believe should be the tenth art. You will
support your argument by exploring the relationship we have with art in general, by exploring our
interaction with the established art forms, by explaining how they define us, and by arguing how they help
humans express themselves.
To begin, consider asking yourself: What do we as humans create because our innate curiosity, or how
else do we express ourselves through this create process that you feel qualifies as an art form?
Important to consider: Don’t confuse creation and expression with taking part in popular activities; e.g.
playing sports can require creativity to achieve a certain skill level or win a game, but at its most basic
form the role of sports is not creation or expression.
Thesis Statement
Before you begin drafting your essay, you’ll need to explore your invention writing and process notes to help you
develop a working thesis statement. Remember that a working thesis is flexible and serves as a guide as you begin to
develop your ideas in a rough draft.
In the end, your thesis must address why the art form you’re arguing for should be labeled “the tenth art”.
Whatever direction you take with your thesis, it is important to keep in mind that this is an argumentative essay.
Your goal is to enlighten your reader rather than simply present them with obvious facts.
With your thesis in place and your audience in mind, it is time to consider how you are going to connect that main
idea to your audience. While we all have different experiences and view relationships with art differently, it is up to
you as the writer to explore and explain your ideas in a clear and logical way. To do this you need to use certain
rhetorical tools to make the connection to the reader.
Your primary role as the writer is to validate your thesis and support it in the body of the paper. Do this by
exploring your tenth art as well as the established art forms. Here are several ways you will use to
develop your support:
Explore our interaction with the established art forms (be specific; choose 3 art forms from the
list). What function do they serve? How do they define us? How do they help us express ourselves?
Compare how your tenth art functions in similar ways to these established arts.
Using the Rhetorical Tools
To support your thesis, you must use the three rhetorical tools presented in the chapter:
Narration – “storytelling,” a brief retelling of an event or situation
Description – details which utilize specific examples and imagery
Figurative Language – language which suggests imaginative connections between ideas
Three (3) complete pages
Explanation & Answer
Attached.
OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
BODY
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
FUTURISTIC COMPUTER GAMES AS A FORM OF ART
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Running head: FUTURISTIC COMPUTER GAMES
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The continued role of technology in the world has had a profound effect on the lives of
people because there is ease of connectivity, enhanced speed of communication and the ability to
use computers to improve productivity and efficiency. Computer technology using different
algorithms has been used to create computer games and learning tools. Designing computer
games calls for creativity and innovation. Creativity and innovation are the building blocks of
art. Art is seen as an abstract representation of an arts creative prowess. The future of computer
games is a work of art.
Art described as beauty. People celebrate beautiful art. Art decorates walls. Abstract art is
a skill that artists build over time. Abstract thinking helps artists become creative in their work
and expression. The future computer games share the characteristic of abstraction. To many eyes,
futuristic computer games reflect the future that can only be imagined and not possible in reality.
The aspect of imagination relies on t...