Universal Form of Communication

The greatest and most understood form of communication in the world is not mathematics, or even the modern language, but the arts. The arts can be broken into three major sects, the musical arts, the visual arts, and the most widely understood the dramatic arts. Much debate can be consequent due to this decree, yet one argument can be drawn upon for this statement. An example of how drama can be universally experienced by all is if one is blind he or she can still experience the musical arts; however, if one is deaf, the ability to experience the visual arts can still be attained. Drama, although, can be experienced by either or. It is the manifestation of music and visual realm, which allows the captivation of all types of audiences. Drama, which is defined by Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary as a composition, in prose or poetry, accommodated to action, and intended to exhibit a picture of human life, or to depict a series of grave or humorous actions of more than ordinary interest, tending toward some striking result. It is commonly designed to be spoken and represented by actors on the stage. As can be seen, drama is an art piece, its purpose is to be interpreted, and forming a fundamental part of society.

Drama has been used before and throughout recorded history for purposes of good and bad. It was a means of education to the younger gekneration by passing down information and stories to explain the world, as well as a means of inciting war or revolution by dictators and regimes. Studying drama is imperative to all; it is virtually impossible to argue that drama has not played a role in history. It has been used as a base for exchange of information while still intriguing and grasping the mind of all audience...

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...agnificent Greek tragedies whose works still lives on twenty five hundred years after his death. It is responsible for erecting great ancient theaters such as Dionysus, Athens that still stands as a testament to time which entertained countless onlookers. Lastly drama has produced great actors and actresses who are able to take play writes pieces of work and give life to a character, which can touch all audience's hearts.

Drama is universal in its applications, and uses. It is the oldest of human practices and the most widely recognized form of communication. It is an art and an industry, which still has remained on the same basic principal in acting as a vessel for reach a new plateau in communication. In conclusion, drama has served many functions in many different societies, and its legacy lives on; it is indeed a valuable asset that humanity has acquired.