Postmodern artists

artwork back to the factory that it was made in but the urinal also has the general shape that resembled a fat cartoon character that was in the familiar comic book strip. Prager goes on to say that he agrees with some of his other colleagues that an artist cannot repeat this type of “art” forever or it would lose its affect that it makes on the audience. He even goes as far as to say that it would become a cliché, but when it is done periodically the style of ready made art can comment on the…

Art speaks to us in ways that words alone cannot. Everyone conveys a different story from a single piece of artwork and its crazy how different people see things. Not only does art express many emotions that the artist is feeling, but it helps them connect with their viewers through the piece. All pieces of art, as soon as they are viewed, become part of an international conversation. Each artwork contributes something else to the explanation and observations of the world around us. A piece…

different mediums of art helped me convey how I felt at the time. The purpose of art depends on what that artists feels he/she must express or imply in order for the observer to understand. Sometimes the observer doesn't have to understand the expression, but…

Art is a form of self expression that allows individuals to express themselves with creativity. Moreover, art is intended to be appreciated for its beauty or emotional power. There are many different types of art. Some forms of art include a painting, sculpture, photograph, architecture, music, and dance. As a matter of fact, art can also be interpreted in many ways because art is open to interpretation. The three pieces of art I analyzed were the beaded crown, George Washington’s painting , and…

Comparing artists and their music has gone on since music first began. Each person thinks their favorite artist’s album is the best, while the other argues that his is the best. Just like any other entertainment category, it is very hard to convince the other person that you are right, even though the evidence is shouting out at them. Which is truly better? Two popular artists on each end of the spectrum of popularity with one artist’s album being on the Billboard 200 chart at number one and the…

Artist's music in advertising is a hotly debated subject in today's society. This topic should definitely be opposed. Artist music advertising is a way for music artists to help a company sell their products with a catchy tune or song. Sometimes it's a trick for you so they can make money even though the product is really useless. In the world today everything's a trick. First of all, "Endorsement deals can keep a musician afloat, but it can also take the focus away from what really…

exposed to many new, distinct artists and art forms over the course of a semester, all of whom introduced me to ways of creating that I would never have considered or examined on my own, I have chosen to discuss the three whose work intrigues me the most: Kara Walker, William Kentridge, and Louise Despont. Each of their styles is unique, focusing on different messages and/or themes in different mediums, but all are artistic standouts. Kara Walker is an American artist holding a BFA from the…

What do Artists do all day is a series of documentaries about artists (sculpture, dance, painting) and their insights in their daily work. The third episode is about Jack Vettriano, a Scottish self- taught painter. The whole episode is narrated by Vettriano (plus the text on a screen about his paintings) where he talks about his artistic inspiration and his life (past and present) as a painter. He explains his painting techniques while he is working on his current project- new painting with an…

Postmodern artists challenge the conventions of art by applying many different artistic techniques such as appropriation and experimentalism. Postmodern artists reacted to the usual conventions of art by developing new ways of viewing what art might be. The postmodern artists aimed to react against the narrow boundaries of Modernism with special emphasis given to abstract and minimalist art. Appropriation often breaks the conventions or norms and regulations in art. Placing a well known image in…

By discussing the conditions during the Postmodern era we can understand why artists such as Tracey Emin, Cindy Sherman, The Chapman Brothers chose to reject traditional aesthetics instead conveying their intentions through shocking subjects and media to convey their intentions to the audience. “In both Britain and New York contemporary artists have shunned the tradition of aesthetics, preferring to communicate their meaning through shocking subjects and media, what is now referred to as the…