Self as a Knower

Language is an important way of knowing; it allows us to express our opinions and feelings in different ways.  There are many different forms of language, even beyond spoken language. In the IB, we are required to take a foreign language, but we learn other languages as well. Mathematics can also be thought of as a language of numbers.  The arts, especially, can be considered a language. Visual art is a language of images; there is also a certain vocabulary of art that is needed, terms such as hue, value, intensity and contrast are commonly used. Performing arts also have a vocabulary; some examples are terms such as "cheating out" and "the forth wall". Stage directions are also a part of this language; each area of the stage has a name so that the actors can understand their blocking, where they are supposed to move on stage. When I first became emerged in theatre I was not aware of many of these terms, but I soon picked them up. Just as someone would pick up a language when they are put in a foreign country.