Associate of Arts

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…

regularly displayed at art galleries or museums. Many people are confused by the name and need an explanation of what is contained in the building. Ramifications This lack of public awareness is a challenge from a marketing perspective because it can be difficult to get patrons to understand the nature of the name Clyfford Still, many people believe he was the proprietor of the museum and not the…

Annotated bibliography: Fra Filippo Lippi’s Portrait of a Woman with a Man at a Casement Janson, H.W. History of Art Sixth Edition. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, 2001. Janson, H.W. received his PhD in medieval and renaissance art from Harvard University. As a world class author and historian, Janson wrote History of Art, becoming known and cherished across the globe. His work appears to be highly credible, making it the most reliable source of information. Mariani, Valerio. “Fra…

comes to education, and what should generally be taught in schools, fine arts classes are consistently on the outermost rim of the educational spectrum. It is either the last to be added, or the first to be dropped in times of budget shortages or altered priorities. Many people believe that government funding of the arts is unnecessary and that funds could be directed elsewhere. Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts has long been a source of political controversy. In recent years…

hope that I found a career path I was passionate about. Once I realized that art could be a profession, I was excited…

painters joined together to create a paint group that little did they know would soon motivate and teach other young painters throughout Canada the art of painting. This following essay will be reflecting the story and long journey of the Group of Seven and how they’ve shaped Canada into the wonderful country it is today. The group of seven were an associate of canadian landscapers, that decided to develop a group together. The members of the group of seven were Franklin Carmichael,…

At one point in time you’ve probably heard someone say how you can find beauty in anything. Some viewers try to take this approach when trying to observe fine art. Strip away expressive brush strokes along with subject matter and what do you have? Furthermore, what if you were to get rid of the traditional canvas and present a piece on say a plate of metal? The viewer would be sent into shock and most likely enter a state of either disgust or denial. The former would result in horrible…

Art communicates various social, religious, and political messages, and it is the patrons, artist, and public who are crucial in receiving and conveying these messages. Western art was a highly influential tool and was used as a conduit for political ideologies and historical events. It could associate its subject with greatness, power, and divinity. However, it remains debatable on who had a greater hand in shaping the artistic direction of Western art — the individual or the state. While both…

schools offer arts programs, such as theatre and music, since 2000. Art improves students’ behavior as well as students’ math and reading skills. The No Child Left Behind Act mandates that the arts as a core subject. Students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement than students who do not study art. In public schools, art is needed for students who do not have much access to art programs. Art is a global activity included by a host of disciplines. Art…

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…