What is art? How can art help society? How can modern art be important? What is the artist's role in society? Can art help me understand other subjects, themes, areas of interest? These essential questions are great topics for beginning discussions on ways of seeing and understanding the modern world through art.

Why be an artist?
A short history of art and why artists create.

Why learn art?
Art blends the content of other subjects such as math and science with the forms of art to create artwork. Should everyone learn about art and artmaking?

My Top Ten Most Significant Artworks of the 20th Century
Some Alternative Opinions
A painting of women made of geometric pieces is the most important art work of the 20th Century? And a urinal is second? How is this possible?

Art is an essential part of life and culture in L.A. From murals to graffiti to art in museums, to art for films and games and dance clubs, visual culture has a strong influence in our lives.

Some of the most significant questions you may ask about art and the artist's role:

1. Is art important or necessary?

2. Why do people create art?

3. How has art changed through time?

4. What choices must an artist make before beginning a work?

5. What exactly is art? Are there limits to art making?

6. How does art expand our thinking?

7. How does art record and communicate the human experience?

8. How does art reflect human culture?

9. What is the artist's role in contemporary society?

10. What makes art modern?

11. Should artists be allowed to express themselves without restrictions?