Art world

to fit in. I found my place of comfort through art, which enabled me to want to pursue a career in the art field. Art allowed me to break out my shell and gain a confidence that I didn’t know I had. Being an ametuer artist has already allowed me to grow and sculpt a future that is curated just for myself. Confidence is created when someone feels good on the inside and lets the entire world know. When I got a job, it was probably the most excited…

Is Art the Ultimate Luxury? The British art market is one of the most powerful and influential in the world. It has gone global thanks to its collectors and dealers who have encouraged a steady supply of art into the capital. Nevertheless artists and collectors stand in a nervous balance between commercialism and creation. The rich have had a monopoly on art since the dark ages and without these rich patrons names like Turner and Holbein would be unknown. However some believe these patrons…

Artist Edgar Degas defined art as being: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see” (Le French 1). In other words, any artist can create something and call it a “piece of art,” but it does not represent any significance if no one can become inspired by it or see the purpose behind it. However, what then would be considered “art” and how would you describe it? A common answer to people is that there is no one particular meaning or that the imagination is endless. Though, true, I…

Human beings always have had an innate ability to imagine and create that what lies beyond just a primal, basic understanding of the world around them. It is this nature that overflows with ingenuity and vision that begs to be conveyed through something that has existed since the dawn of humanity. Artistic expression is an undeniable epicenter of the human identity. The arts are such a rooted part of the human identity that every society, culture, civilization, and group emulates some form of…

things can be considered as art. The most popular art phenomenon would be painting, followed by things such as music and fashion. The origins of painting date back to pre-historic human times, when cave men still roamed the earth. For them it was a way of communication and storytelling. Throughout the years painting has taken on various different forms, and slowly evolved into what is known today as art. During the renaissance period art, most specifically in the western world, became very…

placed on art objects in a culture questioning the value of authenticity(McMakin)to the wallpaper painting demonstrating the cultural divide in the art world being bridged conciliating the inequity of classes that once impeded lower classes from obtaining art with the advent of readily accessible affordable art (Wool). Indeed, the selected…

Art that consist of pieces of burning the Bible, nudity, and racial slander exemplifies offensive art that exist in the world. Art often depicts many emotions and provides enjoyment to numerous people, but often art can cause conversation that is either appropriate or derogatory. First, what are some examples of offensive art? Artwork has grown into many different realms and genres; many examples exist on city streets, television, and museums. Next, what reasons cause art to be censored? Pieces…

Every individual has different perspectives on any given object or concept. On Tuesday December 5, I attended the McNay Art Museum and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. The first floor displayed Chuck Ramirez’s, a notable artist from San Antonio, well-known work and provided the descriptions for his artwork. I had walked through the museum and found three art works that resonated with me each telling a different story. Focusing on these three artworks I will identify, describe, analyze, and…

subjects of reading and math, but what about the importance of art education? Although some schools may regard art education as a luxury, simple and creative activities are some of the major building blocks needed for child development. Learning to create and appreciate visual aesthetics may be more important than ever to the development of the next generation of children as they grow into adults. It is important to know what functions art education plays in children’s lives, as they develop…

Walking into the Princeton University Art Museum, the first gallery displays an exceptional acrylic on canvas, Tan Tan Bo. The painting stands as a huge work of art almost covering an entire wall. The vibrant colors of the work drew my eyes to the radiant painting. The grand size and the colors of this work popped out to me and made me stare at it for a while. Its complexity with so much happening almost everywhere you look catches your eyes and makes you wonder. In a gallery surrounded by…