Response #9.

In Nicole's blog, she asks, "Is it possible for the artist to convey feeling and meaning to someone who has never experienced what is being portrayed?"

I think it is possible for the artist to convey feelings without the viewer ever experiencing the same experience. Even though we don't necessarily experience the same things with other people - the same situations - feelings and emotions can be matched and in that way, we're able to relate to other people's experiences. I think it's the same for art. An artist can portray an image of somebody being raped, for instance, and although the viewer isn't a victim of rape or may not know somebody who has been in such a situation, the artist can portray the experience in such a way where the viewer can't help but sympathize with the art-victim's experience, they can portray the feeling of being caged or being scared and vulnerable and in that aspect, the viewer can relate to the piece and understand the art more.

My question is, "Music has been considered an art form for centuries. Do you believe that music as an art form (music without lyrics, specifically) uses the same foundation of emotions and feelings as other art forms, such as painting or literature?"