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  Environmental Awareness Art I chose to focus on environmental awareness art as it's a topic that I'm passionate about. I see a lot of people shy away from this worldwide issue, as I occasionally do as well. It's a daunting topic that few people feel empowered enough to address. The problems seem impossible to attack because they're so much bigger than us. But if we don't face these types of large issues within our world, then how could anything ever change? Of course, an individual typically doesn't have the power to change a company's or government's mind alone. However, when a million individuals team up to fight against the same issue, often changes do take effect. Environmental awareness art moves the masses in ways that words sometimes cannot. It gives people a visual to better understand environmental issues that desperately need to be addressed. This painting is titled,  The Future's in our Hands  by  Zoe Elizabeth Norman from the United Kin...

      I've always found religious art to be quite the opposite of calming. It seemed to evoke so much guilt and fear within me, and sometimes it even felt boring to me, bringing up no feelings at all. Although I grew up Catholic, so I was mainly exposed to the artwork of only the Catholic religion. For this assignment, I wanted to discover new types of Religious artwork.     The three artworks I chose gave me a sense of peace and calm that I've never experienced from Religious artwork before. The first one I want to address is Lakshmi on her Lotus in the Water with Elephant by   Raja Ravi Varma . This piece was created in Bombay, India, in 1896. The oil painting is beloved for its divine and serene portrayal of Lakshmi. It is one of the most well-known works of Ravi Varma. It's a staple in both Indian homes and temples, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune(The Atrang, 2024).      In this painting, we see the Hindu  Goddess of fortun...