How Art Is Art?

     Art, in each and every form that it comes in, shows us who we are. Our

Unfortunately technology is inevitable and great works of art or music will find newer, better and cheaper forms of reproduction which will bring this to the masses (common man). We will then begin this great debate comparing it to the original and everybody would have varying opinions. However, what is undeniable is that the original will always retains its aura and charm.

Reproduction can be a double-edged sword. It takes away from the awe of standing in front of what the artist touched, maybe just hours beforehand. This is an incredible feeling. I have seen great works of art in person and there is nothing quite as inspiring in seeing King Tut’s exhibition rather than looking at it in the National Geographic. When I see the same thing in a magazine or book, I am reminded of how much greater the experience was to behold it in person. Reproduction does however link the world together by

As they say “with great power come great responsibility.” People must become aware that although art can empower and cause positive movement it can also have the power to do the opposite. Art is not meant to be chaotic, it’s usually meant to be appreciated, and acknowledged for its beauty and image. The beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A certain art painting can bring a community together, such as a religious piece. Art is in every corner, from painting, sculptures, movies to even video games. We must learn to intake the talent and effort put into every piece and with caution use art for better purposes such as informing and empowering for

John Dewey is an American philosopher considered to be one of the founders of functional psychology. He has also been very influential in education and social reform. In his article “Art as Experience” he argues that when we think of art, we tend to think of art as objects or things, however he assures we are wrong. Dewey’s theory is that a real work of art is the experience of making the work of art. By emphasizing that we should focus more on the experience of art rather than the work of art itself, we are encouraged to see art through a different lens.

An overarching question in the art world is if art serves important purposes; this is argued by R.G. Collingwood in “Expressing Emotion” and Leo Tolstoy in “What is Art?” On the opposing side Clive Bell in “Art.” argues that art serves no important purposes.

As Clive Bell defined it, in what many considered to be a defense of Cezanne, art is a manmade thing possessing “significant form” in a “combination of lines, shapes and colors in certain relations”. In another way of expressing it, and one which would be taken up as a criticism of the term and artists who embraced it, it could be “art for art’s sake,” dependent on no outside context or understanding of the content, and available to any “sensitive viewer” (which won’t be everyone, as Bell admits the existence of people for whom no work of art will evoke a reaction, “like deaf men at a concert”). In this view, even a literal copy would be unlikely to meet the test, because another person could not convey the

The Greek dichotomy of the artist is best summarized as either the artist is considered a god or a thief. The video describes this dichotomy well: “Any main claiming to be gifted in the arts is either a superior kind of human being or is a usurper of a godlike quality that ordinary man should not be touching. This creates a dichotomy in the pagan view of the artist – either he is special, able to interpret higher truth for the rest of us and therefore is above our criticism; or he is only pretending and anything he says should be treated with suspicion.” (Module 1 Content, ”What is Art?”) The Greek view of the artist differs greatly from the Biblical view of the artist, which will be discussed later in the paper.

There is a reason why art was created and have existed since the very first period of human civilization. “Art”, although a single and simple word, carries a vast meaning behind.“Art” is pottery; “Art” is structures, sculptures, paintings, embroidery, and many other creations. “Art” is truly unfathomable. “Art” is an aesthetic; it gives us the meaning of beauty. “Art” is history; it gives us valuable information about the past, about the growth and decay of human civilizations; and as a result, “Art” is a teacher. “Art” teaches us about ourselves, our pasts, about others; “Art” tells us how we have become the beings we are today. However, there might be an appropriate word that can incorporate all the meanings of “Art”. “Art” is a preserver. “Art” preserves an artist’s emotions; “Art” preserves the craftsmanship of an artist; “Art” preserves beauty; “Art” preserves progression: “Art” preserves history; “Art” preserves ideals; “Art” preserves teachings; “Art” preserves religions, and last but not least “Art” preserves beliefs. Having been established in the fifth century BCE and growing ever since, Buddhism has claimed its position as one of the five major religions of the world. As for the rich teachings and beliefs of Buddhism, whether it is the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, or the ideals of the Buddha, everything has been preserved and passed down until this day. And as enthralling as they already are, Buddhist beliefs have been passed down not only through

Personally, I have always felt diverted by the way that an artist applies different techniques to express their emotions. For instance, a blue sky can either generate depression, faith, or confidence. An artist usually conveys a message through their work of art. The concept of literacy can be intriguing a few may be literate in academic subjects such as Math and English, but every person is diverse, for many people have different forms of learning. The two essential points of literacy are to tell a story and to convince your professors that you comprehend the material being taught. Considering art is a form of literature that tells a story through colors and patterns, I have found that art is my form of literacy.

A painting is often our own depiction of what we see. To me, painting allows me to express my beliefs and emotions, tell a story and challenge my society and myself. A world consisting of my own ideas and thoughts. Throughout years of painting, I realized that their are specific techniques for a successful artwork. The main Three I will be discussing are the Use of Space, Materials and the function of the painting. In support of my argument I will be referring to two Artists I discovered in my visit to the Tate Modern Museum. I will discuss Marlene Dumas, and compare a few of the points to Wilhelm Sasnal’s work, mentioning their own similar or different approaches to painting.

Some of the first art come out of the Americas was the visual arts of the people of the Caribbean, Central, North and South Americas. This type of art refers to all art produced until the late 15th century, and occasionally till the very early 16th. The end of this period of art is notably marked by the untimely arrival of the notorious western explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the Americas.

Art is such an integral part of our lives that it is difficult to imagine culture without it. However there have been considerable disagreements as to whether indigenous cultures have a concept of art. My essay will first look at what it means to say another culture has a concept of art, and second see how that method of comparison can be used to help settle some of the disagreements.
In my discussion I will not be examining whether a particular culture has a concept of art, or exactly how we should be defining art. The focus will be on whether we could find the concept of art in non western cultures.

Art is around everyone, and the closer they look the more they can find it. According to David Norris, people can find art anywhere in their house even if they do not own an actual piece of art. Really, “without being aware of it, we are surrounded by art and use it on a continual basis. Most people [do not] realize how much of a role art plays in our lives and just how much we rely on art. . . in our everyday lives.”(Norris)

“I think we forget that art objects are just that – objects, paper, pigment, wood and glue, canvas or glass: it is only a thing. But it is us and our human interactions that give these objects meaning, power and beauty.” [1]