Let me start this post by quoting Gowtham, of 8C. In his response to "what is art?" he posts:
"I think art is something that carries civilization, either if it is ancient or modern. Without Art there is no historical significance. Without art, ideas, thoughts and assumption are left to rust because there is no way to express them. Without art life isn't life, for imagination is left to perish without it."
Have a look at the image below. What is it?
Click on the web link below. A full explanation of the image is provided.
http://weburbanist.com/2011/06/03/all-azure-the-monochromatic-city-of-chefchaoen-morocco/
Please post a response answering the following questions:
How is Gowtham's response related to the article on the city of Chefchaoen in Morocco?
"I think art is something that carries civilization, either if it is ancient or modern. Without Art there is no historical significance. Without art, ideas, thoughts and assumption are left to rust because there is no way to express them. Without art life isn't life, for imagination is left to perish without it."
Have a look at the image below. What is it?
Click on the web link below. A full explanation of the image is provided.
http://weburbanist.com/2011/06/03/all-azure-the-monochromatic-city-of-chefchaoen-morocco/
Please post a response answering the following questions:
How is Gowtham's response related to the article on the city of Chefchaoen in Morocco?

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Andy S. 8E
Rishan B, 8E
Douglas C, 7E
Jessica C. 8E
Prahamya B. 8E
Daniel L. 8E
Niron S, 8E
(reposted this, because my name didn't get on)
Rohini.V, 8E
Gina E
( i forgot my name)
Alexander Y,7E
Adrian M.7E
painting which is blue, is a way to show art. Without the blue art it is just a regular town,and the city would not be remember history waise. Blue is the colour that represents their life.
just because Gowtham had written "Without art there is no historical significance . " If the city had not been painted blue in certain places , Azure city would not be any different from a city in Greek or Italy . That's what makes the city art . It's unique , differet and special . This city's art will definetely go down in history with great significance .
Niral P. 7E
Fan K, 8E
Jesse W, 8E
Michelle J. 8E
Alex.s 7e
Melvin X, 8E
Heidi F. 7E
"I think Gowtham’s response is related to the city of Chefchaoen Morocco because the town was painted blue a long time ago but the tradition has carried on through the centuries."
Douglas C, 7E
"I think Gowtham's response is related to the article, because the traditions of painting the buildings blue, is a representation of art carrying civilization. Without the blue monochromatic art, the city's historical significance might not have been remembered. The city was a refuge for people, and colouring represents their way of life and how they believed in the bible."
Prahamya B. 8E
"Gowtham's comment is related to the article about Chefchaoen, because like Gowtham said, art carries civilization. The buildings and structures represent civilization, so perhaps the citizens painted them blue to carry on their traditions."
Daniel L. 8E
":Gowtham's comment is related to this image because Gowtham said, "Without art there is no historical significance." So if this town was not painted blue, everyone would forget about this town's history. In conclusion, by painting this town blue, this civilization has a historical significance and it will be remembered."
Alexander Y,7E
"I think Gowtham's comment is related to the photo because he said art is someting that carries civilization, and the tradition of painting this town blue was passed from people 600 years ago, and they're still carrying it now"
Fan K, 8E
Lot of other good ones, but these are the ones that I had time to pick. Will point out more as they come.
Thanks for posting.
B.
Chenny W. 7E
Julian A. 8H
Ruth W-M, 8E
Jenny L. 7E
Mandy Y 8H
Melanie Y, 8H
for
:I think Gowtham's comment is related to the photo because, without art from artists, it will never be pasted on. And if it's not pasted on than there won't be any museums or art shows.The famous Mona Lisa by the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci, if Mr. Vinci didn't present his work , than the Mona Lisa wouldn't be an $100 million dallor painting. Just like the city of Chefchaoen in Morocco being painted in blue and was pasted on.
Kelly R. 8H
Nigarsan.K 7E
Brandon C. 8H
Olivia Liang, 8E
Supar,7E
Justin K, 8H
Zanib.S 8H
Lydia C, 8H
David G. 8D
As the article mentions, each person need to take blue die, and color a thread before reading their bible; not everyday people (some people) are going to go to their mosques to worship their gods or read their bibles, but by having a blue shelter they respect their god by just staying in their homes.
There are many ways to tell the history of this town , but by showing their history through art gives the tourists a visual picture
of how well these people are considerate about their history.
Mansi.p 7c
Tommy 8D
BRUCE 7G =)
Rathees B, 8D
Even though the town was painted nearly 600 years ago, the tradition and religious beliefs of the people who had used the town as a refuge has been carried on throughout the centuries. Without the blue paint, the beliefs and tradition of these people wouldn't have been considered today.
Ashveni A, 8D
Areeba A,8D
and everything looks historical
and it represents their city
Mustafa Y. 8E
David G. 8D
Gabriel N. 8H
Nelson S. 8D
Eliza Y. 8D
Lulu 7C
"Without Art, there is no historical significance." Art is special in a different way, different cities have a way of showing it and the city of Morocco shows their way by painting their city blue.
Erica 7E
Gabrielle S. 7G
Sherry W.8H
Clark H, 7E
Windy T, 8G
Rick L. 8D
Jennifer D, 8C
Yin W. 8G
Mingwei T, 7E
(forgot my name)
Joyce L. 7E
Carmen C, 7C
Nancy C. 7c
Jenny P. 8H
Ajmal K, 7C
Ajmal K, 7C
To add on, I agree on his sentence " without art, life isn't life". Of course that's a metaphor, but without art, truly, people wouldn't be able to enjoy nature, and other's point of view. I can't imagine life without art, can you?
Stella C. 7E
Jodie 8E
Gabriel S. 7E
Karen H, 7E :)
Karen H, 7E :)
Fiona W. 7E
David Le 7E
Ilakiya S, 8H
Lauren H. 7E
victor 8H
Keqing, 7C
Jonathan 8D
sajean 8H
Stella,7C
Kellvea.Y 7E
Holden m. 8D
Like he mentioned "Without art, there us no historical significance.".
All this people who live in this country of expression have created art and a whole new place of imagination by painting what they believed. There thoughts were the main things that helped them signify and name what the city was all about. Once again this wonderful man was right.
"Without art, ideas, thoughts and assumption are left to rust because there is no way to express them.".
Sofiya R,7G
Thanujan,7E
I meant that the ``blue town``has historical significance because it is unordinary and it is unique,not just that it is blue.Instead of tearing down the old historical memories and making a new town of large skyscrapers, someone or a group of people paint the town shades of blue, reminding them what has happenend.It could have been a war or fight that made the buildings rust and windows shatter,but painting it blue makes the town special;it turns a town that many people werent even aware of into a historical landmark because it is art.It is represented like a painting,it is not famous because it looks cool but its historical signifacance.If i was to paint my town blue,it wouldnt be a historical landmark also, because it has no historical signifance,the only thing special about my town that is blue, is that it is blue because it looks cooler than the other towns,but it doesnt express historical significance.
Stella,7C
Nancy C. 7E
Jerry Xu 7E
Andy W. 7E
Andy W. 7E
=D
Veronica B. 7E
Arvin s. 7c
Eugene V, 8F
Michelle K 7E
Like Morrocco, every country in this world has it's own significant beauty, man made or not. There are traditions that are over hundreds of years old cleary portrayed throught art.
Susan L. 8c ;)
Dina L 8H
Elahveyini V, 8G
Kevin Z 8C
Kevin Z 8C
Kevin Z 8C
Cathy L. 8G
The blue paint makes the town unique in it's own way. Without art, ancient civilizations would be much harder to understand. Without the blue paint, the town would just be like any other, nothing to set it apart or to express the people's feelings. This art was used to make a mark in history, to make the town a lot more different and special.
Vivian W, 7C
Aleyah K, 7C
Vincent H., 8H
Kaeshan E, 8H
Emily 8H
Kevin Z. 7C
Teresa H. 8h
Teresa H. 8h
By James S 7c
Angel L, 8E
Desana.T 7C
Desana.T 7C
Mila L. 8D
Abdullah,7c
leo 7c
Ada Z. 8D
Olivia Lu, 8H
Darren.Z 8C
Narmitha.N 8F
Calvin K.8F
jarrod
Lili Z. 8D
-Nayaab S 8D
Tara Dela Paz 8D (but I'm not related to anyone at this school, kbye.)
I think blue is very important for the people.
8D Philip J.
Venus 8H
Jonathan C 8G
Anna L,7F
Lily C 7G
Rainbow Y, 7G
Jessica.A 7D
Vicky T. 7D
Alfonse L.8h
Melissa Z, 8F
Angus.Z 7G
Michelle T 7H
Chris L.7H
ida.A 7G
Jenny L. 8G
Kelly.V 7H
Tarindi W. 8G
Cody T. 8C
Kayla 7G
Gowtham. T, 8C
because it represented their tradition by painting the town blue. Without the blue, it wouldn't have been recognized as a city that was once a refuge of Jews and converted Christians of Muslim heritage. Throughout centuries this tradition has been kept for historical significance as Gowtham stated.
Tiffany Y, 8G
Victor Kong 7D
Joey K. 7G
Sucy 8G
Aarun 7G
Well done Gowtham!
Ashley Z, 8G
Luciee Liu 8G
Tyrese 7D
Lucy X. 8G
Hamza.s 7d
Hamza.s 7d
Srikanan S 7G
Saranya J, 8C
Hiram 7D
Andrew So 7G
Joyce F 7F
Sathursan.K 7F
Melanie C. 7D
Calvin T,8G
Sornnujah K, 7F
Alexis D.A 7E
Jenna.m 7E
Michael 8E
I forgot to put my name before summitting, sorry about that.
Christina.T 8E
Effie Liang, 7D
Olivia H 7C
Christine T. 7F
ps. sorry i forgot to write my name in the one before
Brett C, 7G