Contemporary art has evolved into many different forms and genres. The substantial amount of freedom given by the art educational institutions to the artist enables the practice of seeking new ways of expression and evolution. This open mode of creation is necessary for the practice to freely evolve, but the freedom brings a huge responsibility onto the maker too. There is also a question of whether there is a real freedom of expression, in the world governed by the social and institutional rule and order. Shall the artist seek to escape the expectations of the societal responsibilities and demands of the art institutions, and if yes, to what extent is it possible and meaningful for the avant-garde attitudes to exist within the contemporary …show more content…
Should we carry the sense of responsibility, or should we create freely and independently from the social and political pressures of our times? Where does the freedom stand in the relation to the ethical, social, political and institutional responsibilities? The times we live in can seem unsettling, and this takes us to observe many extremities in the reality and lives of the people. Nowadays Europe is shaken in the spheres of economical crisis, political unrest, social disorder and threat of terrorism and religious conflicts (for reference look for the recent news headlines regarding these). Shall we acknowledge a moral and social responsibility to attempt to transform this reality and remain a productive and active member of our communities? And if yes, in what ways does it reflect in the contemporary art practices? In the current times the works of art often seem too abstract and unapproachable for an average receiver, and often the art pieces remain their meaning only within the context of art institutions, biennials and only the audience, who is already well informed on the subject of contemporary art practices. However I believe that it is essential for the art to become more approachable and influential for the wider audience, including the members of our communities and society. It is vital to have an awareness of contemporary thought on art practices, as it can be used as a tool for understanding the more complex meaning of art practices; which at the first sight may be perceived as controversial, egocentric and useless for the general
European art during the 1400-1700s, just like any other decade, has had many influences, as well as new discoveries. One of the major influences that marked this specific time period as the “rebirth” of classical art was scientific and humanistic approaches to the styles. The three main time periods showcasing these influences in each of their key styles are Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo.
Imagine pondering into a reconstruction of reality through only the visual sense. Without tasting, smelling, touching, or hearing, it may be hard to find oneself in an alternate universe through a piece of art work, which was the artist’s intended purpose. The eyes serve a much higher purpose than to view an object, the absorptions of electromagnetic waves allows for one to endeavor on a journey and enter a world of no limitation. During the 15th century, specifically the Early Renaissance, Flemish altarpieces swept Europe with their strong attention to details. Works of altarpieces were able to encompass significant details that the audience may typically only pay a cursory glance. The size of altarpieces was its most obvious feat but
In the contemplation of art, or rather the conceptually intangible definition it currently possess, it is imperative to be mindful that “art” has been utilized as a promotional device, ceremonial item, aesthetically purposed article or perhaps none of these or all. It is because of this vague term that Carolyn Dean, in her text, “The Trouble with (The Term) Art”, makes a case for the consequences of applying the term “art” in societies that lacked such a notion which also accounts for the Western-centric lens the field intrinsically utilizes when viewing non-Western art. The claim is deftly supported by the utilization of expert accounts in the subject, alternative perspectives for what is considered the current norm, and self-examining questions,
For the scope of this essay there will be exploration into three main issues. Firstly, whether or not the desirability of art is in its—replicable—physical forum, or in its provenance. Next, the concept of and the extent to which revamped art can be considered
Pérez Art Museum of Miami is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and to exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is provided with influence of cultures of the Caribbean Sea, North and South America that vitality and texture add to the civic scenery. The effort of the city of Miami to attract artists and cultural exhibitions have led to the building a magnificent facility as part of the re revitalizing Downtown Miami that can be visited by residents and visitors In the Museum Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) there will be able to meet numerous exhibitions of art and events well-known local artists and of world reputation.
The lights go down, and I know it’s just me, the stage, the music, and the audience looking at me. I start dancing, gracefully turning and leaping with a smile on my face. I love to dance, as well as sing and act, but what caused me to love the performing arts? Elementary school. In my elementary school,fine arts was an important thing, everyone took a music class where we all sang songs, made up hilarious dances, and performed in little skits. Nothing made me happier. Since kindergarten, I knew that performing was going to be a big part of me for the rest of my life and I have never doubted that until now.
We see the challenges they have faced in pushing the art world beyond the accepted and experimenting with something new. The artists have offered us a new experience, one which asks us to reflect upon their works. One that seeks us to return to our most basic thoughts, to being that “Man’s hand tracing a stick through the mud to make a line…” (Newman, 2002. p.574). To see art as a means of communication through expressive forms that contradict, and challenge, our reactions to what we see and hold as real in everyday life. To summarise, these artists have shown us the innovative journey their art has taken through the twentieth century, giving us an opportunity to establish new skills in interpreting
The two art media's that I chose are drawing and oil painting. Drawings are the oldest art media. Drawings are used with pencils, charcoals, and other earthly pigments. When people used drawings it was usually used as a starting point or something and artist used to use before Painting or making it a greater artwork. It was not considered finished art at the time people started drawing. Oil paintings are a type of painting that is very slow to dry, but the painter can come back and change the colors of the painting or the overall visual of the painting.
In general I like Avant-grade art. I like Avant-grade art for several reasons. I believe you need to research new ways to make better art. Being avant-garde include examining new artistic techniques, or exploring with new methods, in order to accomplish better art. Another reason I like Avant- grade art is because it is captured in all places making no differentiation between high and low structure of art and culture.
Many schools encourage people to become involved in service-learning projects. These projects can range from art clubs, tutoring, science clubs, math clubs, etc… These service activities are good for helping students solve real world problems, and training them to cope with real world situations. Many students also find these services enjoyable. These services help prepare our younger generations for the real world as well as help them develop people skills. But what service do I think every school should have? Well, I think an art club should be mandatory for most if not every school. Here are a few reasons why I think so.
For some unexplainable reason it is a common belief that the fine arts have no place in the education system. People want to say that the arts are unimportant and that students should put all of their focus on subjects such as Math or English. Parents want students to pursue a “meaningful” career (e.g. doctors, lawyers, teachers, or architects) so they encourage and sometimes force their children to ignore the arts completely. What these people do not know or maybe simply ignore however, is that the presence of fine arts in a student’s life is vital to the integrity of his or her academic success because they increase their brain’s attention span and cognitive processes.
Renaissance means “rebirth” and that what it literally was. The Renaissance period is right after the Medieval ages (Britannica 4/15). This period is famous for its culture also for exploration (Britannica 4/15). This time is also called the rise of Humanism because people were going away from the Medieval times (WCG 9/09). During this time the Catholic church was losing its power(Source). The Humanism way of life did accept the older church deeply rooted traditions and traditional ways of thinking (WCG 9/09). In the past the Catholic Church had been an important part of the way of life based on the kings, lords and rulers (WCG 9/09). During Renaissance society shifted and became based on money and personal gain (WCG 9/09). The church had a difficult time adapting to this new way of life. Priests and monks that had long served as not only the religious teachers of the common man, As the people began to go to their own ways began to grow, the priests found that they knew very little about how to go about this new version of people.
When I was five years old, my parents took me to the Louvre. Although I was not familiar with all the famous European artists and how much the paintings valued, I was mesmerized by the animated pictures on the wall. Standing before the painting, I felt an unspeakable pleasure permitted only to god himself. From that moment, I knew I was destined to be an artist, just like them in the Louvre.
Everyone knows that the artists make the art, but what is it that actually makes art, art? Art is what it is marketed as. In the modern age, everything is subjective and consumerist... or at least it seems to be. As the world revolves more and more around the psyche of the individual, their ego, and the fragility of their perceptions, art has moved to match and respond to it. With an ever growing oppressive sphere of capitalist influence the meaning of art and its institutions becomes increasingly muddled. Hundreds of thousands of art students graduate from college each year, putting their work into the hat that is the modern artistic movement. So some big questions beg to be asked: What is art? What makes art, art? and What is the role of the artist and their modern day compatriots? Art bases itself largely in subjectivity and the artist’s personal views. As their fans look at and contemplate the art produced they find some sort of meaning in it, deriving from the piece their own thoughts and ideas that may or may not align with with the artist’s original intent, If the creator of the work says it is art, the piece is indeed a work of art, even if the art is horrible in craft and poorly executed in regards to content and idea, someone, somewhere is going to appreciate it.
Art gallery and art museum are two different types of structure. The major difference between them is that the purpose of the art gallery is to go to discover the artist’s work and with an interest in buying their art. So it's basically a small business to promote and sell art.