My collection is a representation of how Music has often been integral in creating a cultural identity, allowing each generation to share their stories. This was specifically seen in many different cultures but specifically early Asia where there have been years of tradition being transferred from one generation to the next through music. As shown in the resources instruments have been used in art to compare to other themes within life. One image displays a beautiful woman drawn holding a guitar and the image is almost comparing her beauty to the music she is playing. In another image two men joyously walk playing instruments along with one another.

One specific aspect of music that image touches upon is the unity that it can create. The men seem to be completely on the same page and that sense of unity and bond is something that can not be put into words. The unity from people together cannot be under represented but also the unity between people and their instruments. Many of these people seem to be in full communication and enjoying the outcome. 

Another aspect that I felt needed to be addressed was the expression that music has allowed people over the years. The images of African Americans performing back in the 60s and 70s represent the way music has often been a way for people to express struggle within their culture. The music was often a way to express the pain in productive ways rather than being destructive. Also there is the naked woman to represent the expression that music has often provided an outlet for seductive expression. This gave artists more freedom to step outside of societies barriers. 

The last aspect entails the teaching of instruments in cultures. Specifically how these instruments along with voice and language became popular through the performance. The Shakespeare effect of using music in these popular shows of his generation was a way to translate language and culture to the World. The instruments were instrumental (no pun intended) in many people learning more of the language because things like books were not easily accessible to lower class people but they were allowed to watch shows and instruments made words very catchy. Passing down instruments made passing down stories from generation to generation much easier.