Reflection Of Art

Expressionism sought to give shape to emotions through stylized visuals, particularly using high contrast lighting and exaggerated colors, lines and shadows, most of the examples given before. The style combines moral values and emotional expreience. It is a unique and very different style of art.

Art is something that can be described and expressed in several different ways to communicate ideas and emotions through visualizations. Through art we are able to see the world like never before. It inspires and motivates us to be creative. We are able to think further and beyond. In addition, art gives us the ability to understand what artists are trying to display and the messages they are trying to convey through their works. Art can be found anywhere and created by anyone (Dewitte, Larmann, and Shields 29-30).

I do not recall learning about reflective practice in my undergraduate studies. Reflective practice according to Barbour (2013), “is the cyclic process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern, triggered by an experience, which creates and clarifies meaning in terms of self, existing knowledge, and experience; resulting in a changed conceptual perceptive and practice” (p. 7). According to Barbour (2013), reflective process has many positive outcomes to help guide the nurse to become an expert nurse that can make on the spot decisions that do not interrupt patient care. I feel that reflective practice would have been beneficial to help guide me from a student nurse to a practicing nurse with critical thinking skills.

Every piece of art is different in its own way. No two artists will create the exact same piece of art. Even if they create similar paintings, there are difference in the styles and meaning behind it. For

Art is an integral part of any human society. It has the ability to mold and shape

When it comes to art, people use their imagination as well as their creativity to compose something truly unique. Artists design creations that are new or familiar to

There are many reasons as to my enrollment into this advanced class, and these include my realization of political involvement being a fluid concept, constantly wanting to challenge myself, and recognizing that I need the necessary skills that advanced courses promote to succeed later in my life.

Art is word that most individuals have an idea, a mental category, of yet often fail to truly define. This is due to the fact that art is a term that has existed for thousands of years and thus its meaning and lexicography has changed drastically over the years based on endless factors. Art started off being defined as a craft, measured by the technical prowess of the artist and used as tool in the retelling of history or for religious practices and doctrine. From there, it evolved into a practice of replication, attempting to create the most realistic of images, particularly around the time of the renaissance, with the invention of linear perspective and a growing understanding of human anatomy based on dissection. In the renaissance, the more technically capable an artist is in recreating life, the more talented he is seen to be. However, movements like impressionism, a reaction to the invention of photography, now aimed for, not realism, but the capturing of the impression of the image, using colour and broad brushstrokes, giving pieces an unfinished look. Symbolism and expressionism aimed for a less literal view of the world. In reaction to freud’s interpretation of dreams, surrealism aimed to explore the creative potential of the human psyche, while the modernist movement resulted in art that can be as simple as painting squares on a canvas or signing your name on a urinal. A giant rock, misplaced, is now recognized as art. Erecting a giant curtain on a piece of land

Art is a world wide known skill, where the artist expresses themselves with no limitations. Over the years, humans have produced numerous forms of art, such as paintings, sculptures, architecture, music, and the list goes on. For instance, Renaissance art is mesmerizing due to the fact that back then their art was very realistic looking rather than earlier work. Renaissance artist used perspective and foreshadowing in order to create an illusion which made their paintings so realistic. Not only were their paintings realistic looking, but so were their sculptures due to their classic techniques. Another beautiful form of art is Baroque art. Baroque art is also very realistic looking, but natural looking, and it contains dramatic contrast between light and dark shadows. Their artwork would reflect political and cultural changes that were happening across Europe back in the 17th century (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica).

Art is all around us; choosing what we wear, how we act, what we think, and what we say. It provides society diversity, and gives life that punch of color it so desperately needs.

As I reflect at the end of the semester on my work throughout the semester, I see that I have improved as a writer. I feel like I have overcome my weakness and have turned them into strengths that can be used in my future courses. Over the semester I have worked on different types of papers and have used major and minor writing processes. I have also became more familiar with the APA writing format.

“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.

Human beings are unique in many ways, having the capability to learn and fine tune various skills and activities. One of the striking features of humans is the degree of creativity and innovation displayed through our thoughts and actions. Since past century, over one million books, literature, music, sculptures, and paintings are released each year. With time passing, not only have human activities evolved, but our definition of art has altered tremendously as well. Generally, the term art is referred to as a skill or mastery. Some say art is the work produced by dexterity and imagination, while others further elaborate saying, it is an application of creativity typically presented in a visual form.

For many individuals collecting and viewing art might be thought of as a favorite hobby or past time. Individuals might be seen at a local art museum just gazing at a piece of art, exhibiting almost signs of being in a trance of deep thought as one stands front and center, not moving for what seems to be an endless amount of time. The reason for such an appreciation for art, might be what it represents. Lisa Marder writes, “Art can be thought of as a symbol of what it means to be human, manifested in physical form for others to see and interpret. It can serve as a symbol for something that is tangible, or for a thought, an emotion, a feeling, or a concept. Through peaceful means, it can convey the full spectrum of the human experience.” (Marder, 2017, para. 28). Meaning, art really has the ability to express many things and perspectives, which can also be represented in various shapes, sizes, and forms such as, drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. With that being said, art is not only about the message that is being conveyed, but also a significance placed upon how the message is conveyed. There is a lot of thought and precision that goes into creating such art, that will enhance the message being conveyed; form and composition, material and technique, the lines, color, and texture, space and perspective, and proportion and scale.

Upon arriving 30 minutes prior to the museum opening, the impatience overcame me. Auguste Rodin’s sculptures at the exterior did not suffice. At noon, I finally gained admittance into the museum, and I carefully observed at every artwork displayed. After, I went back to the artwork I liked the most and scrutinized, analyzed, and interpreted. Overall, the museum had a collection of excellent Impressionist art. Among the greatest Impressionist artist, I chose Berthe Morisot’s In a Villa at the Seaside. The glittering oil paints on canvas demonstrated and revealed its temperature that I could sense the warmth in the painting. The more I gazed, the more I was captivated by the artwork. In addition, the surrounding artworks heightened the impression. The walls were covered with seascape paintings that I could almost smell the sea air. Therefore, it allowed me to engage deeply in the setting along with the figures in the canvas spending their leisure time at the seashore. As soon as I recognized their apparel, I could associate this artwork with the woman in Jean Honore Fragonard’s canvas oil painting, The Swing, from the textbook. Both of the artworks enhanced my understanding of how the classes would differ. In specific, I could sense the barrier between the class statuses: the upper middle class and the upper class. Although they share the same theme of “class”, different artists have approached the theme in different styles.