Arts are Alive!

What does the word art mean to you? Art is what people do creatively to share their view of the world with other people. Their expressions may be shown through painting, drawing, poetry, dance, sculpture, acting, music or other art forms.

Music is the art of making sounds. It can be created by making sounds with your voice or by playing instruments. You can keep a piece of music “alive” by writing it down or recording it.

Dance is created by moving the body. Many of the actions or movements are repeated. People in all parts of the world enjoy dance. It is kept in memories and on film. It is passed on from one person to another.

Art lets us create using materials. Paint, charcoal, clay, paper and glue are just a few things you can use to share your ideas and express your feelings.

Read the clues to fill in the puzzle with people creating art!

1. thinks about color, light, form; uses brushes, paints, canvas to make a picture

2. plays a character in a movie, TV show, on radio or on the stage

3. writes and directs musical scores for an orchestra, theatre, film, radio

4. takes photographs with film or digital cameras; the use of light is important

5. makes images in frames that are moved quickly to bring action in cartoons, movies, on web sites

6. creates the look, details of clothing fashions, new items, games

7. makes art using the tools on a computer: posters, websites, video games

8. plays instrument(s); may play in different styles

9. moves the body to rhythm or music to show feeling or idea, tell story

10. uses words to express feelings, tell story

11. blends words with drawings to make us laugh or to make a point

12. blends illustration with engineering to create buildings, bridges