Art film

in the USA (1903-1975) who is considered a noticeable American photographer during his time, his art is considered influential during the twentieth century because he is considered a creator in the documentary style in the American photography. His photographs documented American life and culture during 30’s/70’s. I believe his journey through photography is a journey through concept, belief, and art history. At the beginning of his practice Evans admired and reflected the American history as…

Maya Lin is an American architect and sculptor best known for her design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Maya Lin was received her bachelor's degree from Yale, where she studied architecture and sculpture. During her senior year she won a nationwide competition to create a design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Her minimalist design aroused controversy but has become very popular with the public over the years. Born on October 5, 1959, in Athens, Ohio, Maya Lin is the…

When people do not agree with a topic or trying to raise awareness for a cause, they are taking part in activism. The topic of activism is evident in just about everything we do in our daily lives. One example of where activism is evident is in art work. Activism is evident in a majority of artwork, for example in the work of Susan Crile. Susan Crile used drawings in chalk and charcoal to exhibit activism. Crile made drawings of chalk and charcoal to create activism against the events that…

in the art world by being individuals. I find their works to be intriguing which is why I chose to compare them in this essay. Do Ho Suh is most commonly known for his intricate sculptures that defy scale in public spaces. On the other hand, Shirin Neshat, is best known for translating Iranian political unrest through the artistic lens. Do Ho Suh, born in Korea, believes in living internationally (Robertson and McDaniel 64). He changes his location every so often to create new works of art.…

different arts and culture. Part of why ancient art is so fascinating is the fact that art today is different in so many ways than all arts before; therefore making the incredible ancient pieces so intriguing. Along with time, every different civilization interprets and executes art differently, aiding in the immense diversity we see. From approximately 1400 BCE to 460 BCE, several different civilizations were taking control over the Near East, thus bringing their own aesthetic to the arts. In…

throughout human culture? Art is universal. Many people can relate to a single piece of artwork. Our respond of art is based on our knowledge, culture background and personal experiences. 3. Can you identify a particular speech, work of art or musical experience that changed how you thought about something? Please explain. The movie “Earthlings” changed my view on pets, food, clothing, entertainment and scientific research completely. I have been a vegan ever since I watched that…

scrutinizing of finished work before it is displayed or performed. Many works of art throughout history have been wrongfully ruined and destroyed due to masking and concealing the original art because of differences in beliefs. No artwork should be destroyed or altered due to someone’s beliefs.…

thousands of years, art has evolved and transformed and continues to do so day by day. Whether it is music, dance, film or visual art, these art forms are such an important part of history. In times past art was recognized and appreciated tremendously. In our society today, filled with technology people forget to stop and admire the wonders of art. From evening to daylight, the city of Toronto is converted by artists. People from all over gather in the downtown core to experience art in its…

Art from the Ground Up Art is everywhere, it surrounds us from the buildings we stay to the nature we enjoy. However, art in all its phenomena is still underrated to this day. As an Art major, I have been asked, “What can you do with art?” I have also been told that I will be a failure and poor for the rest of my life if I rely on art. These statements created an opposite effect. It was intended to discourage me but, instead it gave me the chance to prove people wrong. Art is not worthless, it…

I am writing to apply for Museum Educator being offered by the education department in Museum of the Moving Image. I received my MFA from the Fine Arts program at the School of Visual Arts in New York with a focus on interdisciplinary practice, working mainly with time-based media and interactive projections. While at the School of Visual Arts, I worked as a teaching assistant in both sculpture and New Media classes. My teaching experience includes responsibilities for course preparation,…