Apollion And Dionysian Art Analysis

When I was reading Nietzsche’s comparison of the Apollion and Dionysian orders I felt a connection to the way these two opposites, the order and structure and the emotional, the ability to just enjoy life. These elements had to collide to create artwork that represented the human condition. I have found that through my process there are also these two opposites at play when constructing my artwork. Not only do these opposites form the artwork in the most complete way but they also connect with the audience and help translate an art piece into a readable message. These two opposites are the craft of the work; the craft of the work is making a piece to the highest possible standards. Measurement, mathematics, planning and process these elements …show more content…
But these thoughts mean nothing if they cant be communicated and sketching out my thoughts through a sketchbook become my translation. Here is where I craft a drawing changing a blank piece of paper into an image from a dream and all the sketches in between become the work. Although I may have an idea refining through sketching details of my drawings through studying various subjects is what gives my artwork its clarity.
Creating art through interpreting the world and translating it through craft is the basis of art but how does one decide what to craft and how to create ideas. This is a challenge that many artists find when they seek to create something and remains a constant thought in the back of anyone’s mind. To fully realize an idea one must ponder upon the very idea itself to propel it foreword but not only that. But to create an idea which can be translated into the real world. The sculptor, the illustrator anyone has the challenge of making a …show more content…
Once the ideas have reached their final form the craftsman comes into play, as they have to expertly translate their own thoughts into something tangible. Through ink, line and texture an idea becomes translated, and everything has to be considered for it to become fully realized as intended. The texture of art is important as any line and choosing the proper way to create texture through line is an important task. The task art is a hefty one since art needs to do many things. Art is used to decorate, to fill a space to save our world from the bland and grey. The job of art is to critique, to analyze all aspects of our lives. Art helps us understand the world and be able to see it in unique ways. If there was no art I have no idea how one could get through daily life. When I create work I want there to be intertwining natural forms these vines that wrap around each other and delicately play and important to create an aesthetic experience. Understanding our role that we play with nature and mysticism. Nature can be surreal and mysterious and there will always be this sense of mystery and