Concepts in aesthetics

“Modern museum visitors can admire these objects from the remote past…without any knowledge of the circustances leading to the creation of those works” (Kleiner 1). Art History is a subject many set in the same category as Art Appreciation; however, the difference is clear since the history study takes into account the context of the work. If one analyzsis two paintings, each from a different era, he or she can deduce both similarities and differences between them. The two works I am going to…

“Lying” How do you feel torwars lying if its okay or not? In the articles that I read they were four different points of view, whether lying is okay or not. In these articles each author had their own opinion on how they felt toward lying for example, in one of the article one author that said that to always telling the truth, whether it’s to save someone life from dangers.I think that you can lie sometimes only if you're doing it to save somebody life. In my opinion I think that you…

the elegant quality of the antelopes stride and movement. In most African traditions predatory animals (aside from the elephant due to its size) are honored for their power and dominance. The dance of the antelope shows the opposing element to that concept of physical prowess. Despite them being prey animals they are being esteemed for their grace and elegance. The Ci Wara Headdresses would have been used for ceremonies of seasonal and hunting renewal, the antelope being respected for their…

Behind the Curtain As said best by Margaret Wolfe Hungerford “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” This empowering quote basically says that you hold the power to decide for yourself what you think beauty is. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of beauty is the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses of pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit. Beauty is not the only thing people value in them. It is not defined by the way you look, clothes…

Art is a controversial topic to discuss, and also a great medium for expressing messages about topics that are both controversial, and non-controversial. In the play Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Steve Martin uses a cast of characters that includes artistic and scientific geniuses of the 20th century to talk about subjects related to art and science. on the wall of the bar where the characters are, there is a painting of sheep in some fog. The conversation between the characters shifts to this…

Rayan Sariedine Professor Hernandez Ethics 8 July, 2016 Moral Law A “maxim” is a basic principal that a person applies to their actions in life, that an individual uses in making decisions, i.e. motivation, goal, or context. Maxims generally are any simple guide for living. All of the decisions in a person’s life, which presumably are based on different maxims lead a person into an individual path in life. In Kant’s mind maxims are completely subjective. Knowing the difference between…

While looking at a work of art it is common to feel a sort of energy in which encourages you to learn more about it. The energy that you feel is a connection or a bond that is being formed between you and the piece of art that you are viewing. This connection is called the “common language” which we all feel when viewing something if the field of The Arts. Throughout history we have found that The Arts are used to express different forms of communication in different ways. Without noticing…

Walking into the Murakami exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art was intimidating. As I know little about art, naturally I was slightly apprehensive to be in a building solely dedicated to something I hardly understand. As a whole, the art from the exhibit seemed to change drastically as we moved throughout the display. Some pieces seemed humorless while others were risible; some towered over everything, while others could easily be missed. One piece, however, seemed to catch my attention.…

of the clock shows multiple, differently styled gears connected. I believe this certainly adds to the gears/cogs and contraptions sections of my criteria. However, the example lacks a strong copper and rustic colour which does not help with its aesthetics. To improve, an airship could be added to the second or minute hand and a top hat cut out could be added to the top of the device to further explore the steampunk theme. This is a rather simple but effective design. One concerning factor about…

Knowing the difference between a good painting and a bad painting is very difficult, even for an expert. I believe that the paintings should not be precise or real, maybe for some painters it is, in my opinion an artistic creation must be unique, that arises with the purpose of transmitting something special. A good work of art is the one that is difficult to forget, it is as if you enter a gallery full of paintings, and when you finish seeing them all, only a few are engraved in your memory,…