Arts And literature
Literature in venezuela started in the 18th century, Teresa de la perra and Arturo Usiar Pietri are some of the most known authors. The music of Venezuela originated when the country earned its independence. Gaita is one of the most important traditional music styles of the country. Joropo is the national dance of Venezuela. Painting is also popular in venezuela, Jorge Blanco, Paul Del Rio, and Herman Mejia are some of the most famous painters. These affect the culture because it shows what the people of that culture enjoy and also how they feel. The arts are a way that people express themselves, and it tells how the culture feels.