Learning More About Visual Arts

Art has been a major outlet for many artist around the world making masterpieces to represent what they see in the world. As generations pass, and we don’t talk about the past art is the connection to remind us of what once was. Visual art helps us connect to the past by using different art forms to show historical events and cultural beliefs/ trends.

Photography is a word derived from the Greek words photos light and to draw. A scientist called Sir John F.W. Herschel, which was in 1839, first used the word. It was a method which was all about recording images by using light or radiation on a sensitive material. The first known camera was created by Alhazen also known as who lived around 100AD he invented the first pinhole camera this camera was used to capture the movement of the sun. Photography was explained to be the science and art of documenting photographs by capturing light on a light sensitive material which included film or an electronic sensor. Light could be reflected from objects which could expose a chemical or electronic material during a timed exposure which is typically used through a camera which can store the information chemically or electronically. The first photograph was take in 1827 taken by Joseph Nicephore Niepce who made the first photograph

As time goes by, the rate at which art changes increases at a seemly exponential rate. Our culture

Evolution of art changed man’s view on the world because art had become about the individual more than the church or religious figures. Artist were better recognized because of this change, and their art created stronger emotions into the subject.

1. Analyze and discuss the different ways the artists have used the visual elements such as color, contrast, balance – etc.

“What is Art?” Art is the aesthetic experiences we encounter when we are exposed to new responses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell (McGraw 2013). According to McGraw “no society has lived without some form of art in human history.” (2013) We have the ability to create images that have evolved and find a new relationship with each one. Art is composed of meaningfulness in every aspect, from the artist perspective. The symbolism of art changes from era to era. Art is created by individuals who have acquired traits of; sensitivity, flexibility, originality, playfulness, productivity, fluency, analytical and organizational skills (McGraw 2013). We will later elaborate on these traits individually through pieces of art. The shift of cultures has impacted the trait of art, through eras of history, which impact artist mindset and modern culture.

“Artists who innovate and challenge existing conventions have an effect on the artworld as profound as an earthquake- they change the shape as of the art landscape”.

In the recent years, schools have been focusing on the idea called Common Core which normally includes; math, science, history, and English. Because of these different types of classes results in a reduction in fine arts classes. But many students learn different types of real life skills which they need in the “adult world”. With the usage of visual and performing arts, students can begin to improve their personal growth. When producing original works, the students tend to enjoy the time spent on the piece of art, and draw in a sense of pride

Artworks have a very strong artistic, in the creative process requires a unique sense of innovation, as well as the visual effect of the screen, the creation of works is representative of the romantic and realistic painting in two different art effects, however, between the two, there are many different degrees of mutual penetration of the form.

If art should mean something, then it is not the surprise that art is often tied to tradition. Being attached to traditional techniques, traditional standards of beauty, and traditional themes in art happens because art that follows tradition gains meaning from it. When artists reject tradition, or the meaning attached to the tradition, they will create art that gains meaning from changing or making new techniques, aesthetics, and themes. There is an argument about whether it is possible to completely reject tradition, or to create art that is totally new. However, many artists actually try to adopt the middle ground, innovating , moving away from tradition in some way, but at the same time to honor it another way. Therefore, a major tool that has revolutionizing art is the computer. “Since its first artistic application nearly thirty years ago, the computer has radically transformed the way in which art can be made and experienced. Digital technology has been incorporated into all stages of the art-making process, from design to execution” (Goodman 248). While it is not uncommon for many artists to reject computer tools when creating art, it is interesting to think of artists who adopt this modern tool and also seek to combine it somehow with traditional artistic techniques. To begin, when they use a new tool, it does not mean much

Good morning to everyone. Today, we will be delving into the topic of post-impressionism, and specifically on Vincent Van Gogh.

I have always struggled with anxiety. I constantly worry about things I have no control over and often obsess over the safety of my loved ones. Despite the severity of my anxiety attacks, I have always refused to take medication to control my worrying. Thankfully, in eighth grade, I discovered visual art. Drawing has always provided me with a mental paradise. When I create art, I can control what happens to my piece, which helps alleviate my issues with lacking control over most situations. As a child, art eased my concerns that I was the “weird kid” as I was the only one out of my family and my small charter school that suffered from severe anxiety. As bell hooks noted in her memoir, Bone Black, “The books are a new world, I am less alone” (78). I immediately related this quote to the way I felt when I discovered my passion for visual art.

Throughout history, art has been one of the few things prevailing throughout century by century. As the world and art continue to change, it becomes interesting to ask if it is the world changing art, or if it is in fact art that is changing the world. Art is a constant throughout most people’s lives, ad everyone in the world has been touched or influenced by art within their lifetimes. Therefore, it would be quite a stretch to say that art does not have the capability to change the world and influence social change. Social change can be caused by endless different things, including political and economic scenarios. Art can influence all of these factors, therefore it it like a repeating cycle between art and change.

“Painting today is pure intuition and luck and taking advantage of what happens when you splash the stuff down. “- Francis Bacon. However when I learnt more about history of art and the way each movement and happenings in the world inspired artist to make new works, I was able to see much more than just a canvas with random paints and sketches. The interesting part about this concept is that each piece of art could be interpreted in many different ways. In contemporary art there isn’t right and wrong, each of us view and find different meanings and connections with artworks.

No one can deny that art is always changing and affecting the all society of entire world and art has acted as