Naïve art

21 century? Introduction Art has always been a way of expression, and throughout history artists were always at the forefront promoting, rallying and depicting their cause. Whether it was done dramatically and out loud through graffiti and campaign posters or hidden and smuggled around communities and concentration camps, art has always been present. Art is a constant behind nearly every revolution and movement, and according to contemporary artist Erin Currier “art is a necessary element of…

and has witnessed amazing architecture and art in Europe which had influenced his perspective of the world, and his distinctive and energetic painting style. He became interested in Australia’s beautiful landscapes and dedicated a whole collection of his abstract artworks to Australia’s identity. Dickerson was a child of the Great Depression era. His past experiences during this devastating time influenced his perspective of the world around him and his art style of dark and melancholy portraits…

lies beyond the horizon. Georges Braque, a prominent twentieth century painter who contributed as much to cubism as Picasso did, believed that perspective was a cursed thing. Though he originated by dabbling in impressionism, a more realistic form of art, he explored fauvism, the comparison of strong colors or realism, and later cubism. Braque played with the idea of perspective. What does it mean to see behind that which…

Employed with the art forms displayed throughout the film, “The Songcatcher” portrays subjects of culture and relationships. Each aspect: visual, music, and narrative, work together to develop a meaningful story about a woman who realizes her true motives and desires in life. By showing the character’s moral conflicts, the struggles of the mountain people through poverty and misfortune, and eventually the resolution of these conflicts, this story achieves the type of catharsis for the audience…

Throughout history, art has been used in a variety of different ways to express feelings about a variety of matters, one of them being government. One of the more modern forms of art used in today’s world is film. Two very well-known films that deal with politics are “All the King’s Men” and “Mr. Smith goes to Washington.” These movies are culturally significant because they portray American politics in a negative light. They consist of storylines that illustrate the unfavorable side of the…

contributions that are derived directly from the arts. Eisner's first point in his article, "The Misunderstood Role of the Arts in Human Development," states that "not all problems have single, correct answers" (Eisner). Art is close to the only classroom in which teachers follow this. For math, spelling, writing, etc., students are taught that only one answer is correct, and that a wrong answer will receive no credit. Within the walls of an art classroom, students have the ability to grasp…

two more of their art works that share similar characteristics with one another. Plensa and Dill both focus on human figures when building their sculptures and paintings as well. The colors and size in which these artists use can be compared to. Plensa and Dill’s sculptures can be compared by the looks and the messages that they portray. But on the other side of things,…

of the three lessons Jeanette learned from her mom was appretiatiance for the arts. Rose Mary did not care about parenting. She just specified on the arts. Rose Mary was a stay at home mom who had a teaching degree but instead of helping the family out financially especially when they were homeless she still valued finishing her paintings. When Jeanette burned herself cooking, Rose Mary was painting. The importance of art was deeply instilled in Rose Mary. That’s why Jeanette always felt Rose…

On the very top of the poster is the phrase “The Return of the Great Adventure,” which indicates that this movie is a part of a sequel. Typically, when another movie is made that is part of a sequel, many people are interested in them. The author probably chose to include this phrase on the poster to get the viewer’s attention and interest them. The title of this movie is “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” This title is written in multi colors. The main colors in this title include red, yellow, and…

October 2015 Do we need Art in Our Lives? Art comes from a relationship between an artist and audience. The greater part of us consider human expressions to incorporate the abstract expressions: fiction, imaginative stories about life, poetry, drama, dance, movie, theater and film, and the visual expressions. They incorporate painting, figure, blended media, and art. Most people have an appreciation for art. They enjoy observing it or creating it. There are many people who support art in some…