When considering the types of knowledge in the arts, I think it is important to understand that arts doesn’t depend only on facts and is based on experiences, emotions and personal opinions as well. In my opinion, the knowledge that we find in art depends our interpretation of it. Every person has their own distinct interpretation based on their personal experiences and emotions. A person’s interpretation changes with time because they will have more new experiences as time passes. However, art is not an area of knowledge which allows completely opinion-based interpretations, which are unrelated to the factual reality of the work of the art. For example, Macbeth’s speech may convey multiple meanings to different people and even though there maybe more than one interpretation neither is right or wrong. However, “there are standards and expectations for the interpretation of a work of art” – (suggested reading – proof). On the whole, I think the the type of knowledge in the arts is personal knowledge because helps us learn more about ourselves, the natural world and human. For example, Shakespeare’s Macbeth helps us learn about the cruel and greedy nature because it is about a Scottish general who is blinded by his quest for power.
Art has a very unique and profound impact on humans because it stimulates a very deep emotional response. This type of knowledge is very difficult to describe because it can’t be easily put into words. For example, one work of art which had a significant impact is the movie series “Rocky”. I can’t exactly describe this work of art and its impact. However, the movie series was about a boxer and his rise to glory. In simple terms, this work of art showed me that I can overcome any challenges with perseverance. On the whole, I think different works of art can have a different impact on different people based on their interpretations of the work of art.