Q Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity: Link (library article): Problems Confronting Visual Culture Link (library article): Showing Seeing: A Critique of Visual Culture Link (library article): Visual Culture Isn't Just Visual: Multiliteracy, Multimodality and Meaning Link (website): Visual Arts – Feast for the Eyes Link (website): Why Study Visual Arts? Introduction From sculpture to photography, from painting to web site design, visual art is all around us. We rarely take time to evaluate the role visual arts play in our lives and how they influence us as humans. This week’s readings provide a variety of viewpoints on the importance of the visual arts and why we should study them. Initial Post After reading the resources noted in this activity, why do you think studying the visual arts is important for an advanced society? Defend your reasons. Secondary Post Instructions Respond to your classmates by sharing your analysis of their reasons to study visual arts. How do theirs compare to yours? Writing Requirements (MLA format) In addition to one initial post, respond to at least two peers. Initial Post Length: minimum of 350 words (Citations do not apply to your total word count.) Secondary Post Length: minimum of 200 words per post Use MLA format for in-text citations and list of references.