Creation of Art

     Why is it that humans, unlike other species, feel that they need to create art? I really do not know the answer to this question, but it most likely has to do with the size of our brains. Due to our anatomy, it is true that humans have the capacity to accurately understand time. Dogs do not though. When you leave your dog for three days at a time or just for one hour, they believe the same amount of time has past. Humans are able to understand the difference between days, months, and weeks. Also, humans might have the unique ability to create art because of their natural tendency to want to create things: machines, technology, and tools. I remember back on the first day of class people were debating whether or not air conditioning in our homes is "natural." I said that it is, for it is within human nature to want to create things. Consequently, when we have an issue like it being too hot outside we create air conditioners to make ourselves feel more comfortable. When we have an emotional issue that we need to deal with, we create art, using it as a medium of expression.
     However, do you think anyone can create "good" art? Additionally, why is it that certain humans seem to be blessed with the ability to create art "better" than others? For that matter, why are people naturally gifted in some fields and not others? I will say that I wish I was good at art. I do play about four instruments and have been in my school band from fifth grade through twelve grade. But, in regards to visual art, while I do have a good eye for some things, overall I am not too good. I took an art class for a couple of months my freshman year of high school, and I was actually praised at being relatively good at all the projects by my teacher. But, I believe my artwork was good more because I was determined and hard working, not that I had any sort of natural ability. I feel like this with a great deal of things in life. I work extremely hard in school, and therefore get all A's. Although, I have never been like some of my friends who will work on a paper an hour before class and receive and A on it. I write my papers at least a week in advance and edit them on average three times. I get an A on them, yet I cannot help but to wish I had the capacity to do less work and still get the same grade.