In addition, art is liberating more than mystifying because when I went to the art museum in Washington D.C, the National Gallery of Art. Going into the East building where the modern art was located, seeing the huge space and objects that were in the museum was relaxing. I went to the museum with my parents and they were just looking around the art pieces in the museum as I did and enjoying their time in the museum. As we all looked to the art pieces, we observed and had our own interpretation…
Majority of people consider any type of art to be just a hobby and nothing more. Turning art into a business is considered risky and unstable but, some attempt to make a living out of it and others succeed. Andy Warhol once said "Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art." (Dreishpoon, 2013). A platform that allows creativity and commerce to co-exist and for art to be business and vice versa is Etsy. Etsy…
American Education For decades, fine arts has been the first victim to be pushed out of the door in the American School system. Children need music in their life this is a bold statement. But in America the budget cuts are due to; the economics lack of money with the fine arts falling first to be cut in the United States and goes on the “not needed list.” in education. Music is needed in schools because it 's a proven fact that music and the other fine arts are indeed safer than contact…
Throughout the course of the film, “Castello Cavalcanti ”, Wes Anderson uses color, precise framing, music, Eye line shots and detailed composition of the frames to convey the narrative to the audience. The use of Eye line shot and pan shot brought flow and smoothness to the theme of the film. The music and the image throughout the film mostly went hand in hand and parallel to the narrative and the plot of the film. We can even notice the movements of the camera to be quite methodical, that is,…
Kimberley Lawrence ART1000 Introduction to the Visual Arts The Arts Institute 9th July 2017 Milestone 1 Task 1: Untitled, Jean-Michel Basquiat Selection 1 Introduction The first piece of art presented to The Apollo collection for consideration is “Untitled.” It is an acrylic and mixed media piece on canvas painted and created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1981. The work is a part of the Broad Collection in Los Angeles. On first inspection of the piece, the piece seems to be made up of lots…
In Plato's, The Republic, Book X, he indicates how the universe of experience is flawed, using imitation and deception and how situating ourselves toward the domain of forms prompts an entire comprehension. Plato viewed art as an imitation of nature or human life and actions. He suggests that anyone can imitate through a use of a mirror, which is reflective. However, what such a person creates is an appearance; it isn't truly there. This, he concludes, is what a painter does. Similarly, a…
Pierce experiments a great deal with sound and installation. His artistic style is similar to impressionism, an art style represented by fluid motion and obvious brushstrokes. Music is a large influence in his work, along with other art forms such as poetry and dance. In one interview he stated that his work has been influenced most by teaching moments he’s gained from experiences with these art forms. Pierce captures a moment and makes it timeless through its connected environment…
Basket makers and Canoe Cavers Art played a major part in Northwest Coast Culture. The Coast Salish tribe is well known for its unique art culture. Salish coast art has a diverse range of creations in performing, expressing imaginative and technical skills. Salish art is appreciated for their beauty and spirituality. Their artwork defines their pride and each work of art tells its own story. The art is both functional and, at the same time is paired with cultural art of Salish tribe. The two…
From cowboys to Indians, art has evolved over time. Once known as (Artifacts) hand-painted objects found in caves have branched out on too many other things besides rock. Art in its own sense has become the trend of expression. It’s the Art that drives us to the point of insanity! The focus of this paper will be Cai Guo-Qiang gunpowder artwork’s connection to the field of cosmetology. Cosmetology is a field that was created to be an art form and the uniqueness of haircuts are like Cai Guo-Qiang…
In the book, “But is it art?”, Cynthia Freeland takes a philosophical approach to allow the reader to understand why people decide to create art. In the beginning of the book, Freeland starts by explaining that some artists use scare tactics to promote their art. She mentions that using bodily fluid such as in Andres Serrano’s artwork is intended not to be controversial, but are not provided with a context for the public to often understand and appreciate (Freeland 2001: 7). Some artists feel…