Dead Visual Art Analysis

Art can be interpreted and demonstrated in a different variety of ways. Whether it is through dance, theater, music, or visual art individuals who incorporate art in their lives express their own feelings, ideas, and creativity. Being able to explore the four different stages of art was a great and remembering experience because one was able to see and explore the creative expression of the individuals who were part of the performance. In general, the Day of the dead visual art altars engaged their audience by expressing strong historical connections and powerful emotions. The concept of visual arts refers to a visual perception. Photography, ceramics, paintings, sculpture and decorative arts each successfully demonstrate an example of this concept. Many believe that every picture tells a story and that is exactly what the visual and performing CSUMB art students demonstrated to a group of audience. In celebration of the day of the dead, a group of students decided to follow their cultural beliefs and created a beautiful, colorful altar in remembrance of their fellow friends and family members who are no longer present.
The tradition day of the dead is an important cultural holiday where many …show more content…
In the altar, one could observe a different variety of lines and shape. The photo of each student was represented in a rectangular shape. Circular shapes where the white candles that symbolized peace and formed the word “Justicia” Justice for the students. When the sun went down the candles were turned on illuminating those strong and powerful words. Next to the candles there was the number 43. The number 43 was shaded in red and orange funeral flowers added a beautiful decoration to the number. The number forty-three was in big and bold text letters. The color red represented the blood that these students spill while being brutally attacked that September