Blog Post 1

Globalization is one the biggest factors that affects our lives, even if we don't realize it. The benefits of globalization are many. Everyone can agree that people, especially Americans, appreciate convenience and a reasonable price when buying materials or items. Globalization has made products that are produced around the world available to us for a cheaper price. To get exotic fruit from South America, you no longer have to fly there; all you have to do is go to your local Wal-Mart. Globalization can be seen as positive because of the accessibility we have to everything around the world.

However, globalization can also be seen as a negative process that is occurring throughout the world. It is hurting the individuality and uniqueness of different cultures. I am an art history major and there is nothing I enjoy more than the artwork and architecture that comes from the different cultures of the world. Art communicates what is most important to the people of a certain time period or place and if the world becomes too globalized, the art will all start looking identical. Lots of modern art today looks very similar whether it is from Asia, Europe, or America. Looking back in history before commerce was so international, the art from different areas was more diverse and represented the culture of the people producing the work better than it does today.  Globalization may make the world more unified and increase our convenience, but it also takes away the diversity of art and culture that can be found and make the world a more monotonous place.