Defining Culture & Arts in Ireland

Culture/arts Assignment

Culture is the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc. 2012. . [ONLINE] Available at: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/culture. [Accessed 23 March 2012].

Arts is the quality, production, expression[->0], or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary significance. 2012. . [ONLINE] Available at: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/art. [Accessed 23 March 2012].

The Celtic love of arts and song is alive in modern Ireland, where a taste for theatre, music, literature and history are key to our national identity. So rekindle your connection with a sampling of our legendary nightlife. And by day enjoy the endless opportunities to explore our cultural history, or to take in the colourful contemporary scenes of dance, art, film, fashion and music.

There are many forums of art/culture for example architecture and design, visual arts, film, e traditional culture – music, singing, dancing, costumes, customs, handicraft, tales, traditional cooking, rituals, games, traditional instruments and others.

Irish example s of these are; to discover great architecture in Ireland, take a walking tour, or check the website of the RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland)[->1] or the IAF (Irish Architecture Foundation)[->2] for details of events throughout the year.

Visual arts; The country is dotted with an amazing variety of Irish statues, installations and art trails, from Edward Delaney’s famous sculpture of Wolfe Tone in Stephen’s Green and the Shekina Sculpture Garden in Wicklow to the Lough Boora Parklands[->3] sculpture park in Offaly and the Cork Art Trail[->4].

Film; Since that iconic moment, Irish cinema has continued to surprise us with historical epics like Michael Collins, Nora, and The Wind that Shakes the Barley, hard-hitting drama like Kisses and Garage, and...