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What is Art?

What is art? Well, I don’t know. Or maybe I do.  If you look at pure definition, art is commonly regarded as something that was created out of the creator’s creative mind. It could be a movie, a song, a book, a painting, or anything else. If you look deeply among these art forms, one common element is that all these emerge from the imagination of a person. And for me, that imagination is art.  I have been imagining various things since childhood. As a kid, I imagined myself as a superhero saving the world or a famous sportsperson representing the country. I used to think of dinosaurs, aliens, car racing, and all sorts of things. As I grew up ,things have changed, and I don’t necessarily dream of myself in a fantastical world. Rather I try to visualize academic concepts. This may sound boring at first, but when I start to imagine such realms, it quickly develops my interest. For example, while doing AP Physics C this year, I was sometimes  confused by the complexities. But...

The Next 10 Years

As I transition into the new chapter of my life and exit high school, I would have to change and learn a lot. To help me go through this smoothly, I plan on reading these 10 books in the next 10 years. Fiction      Lord of The Rings - by Peter Jackson: I have always been lured by fantasies and the worlds they describe. As I read this book about Frodo Baggins's journey to prevent Sauron from getting the hold of the One Ring,  I will enjoy the adventures of Frodo and his friends as they fight against Sauron's will.      Pride and Prejudice - by Jane Austen : As Austen follows the stories of the married couple of Elizabeth & Darcy and Jane & Bingley, she explores the various societal issues of the time. Going through their story, Austen highlights the aspects of the society that existed in late 1700s. Reading this book will help me gain insights into the historical societal views and allow me to explore important themes.      One Hu...