The Difference Between Copy And Simulacrum

In today’s society, we are constantly being bombarded with visual art forms. Whether they be classical paintings from the Renaissance, a towering and modern skyscraper, or even a cheesy 90’s R&B music video, they all have one thing in common. According to Carolyn Dean’s definition, these would all fall under the category of “art by intention.” In her essay “The Trouble with (The Term) Art” she advocates a distinction between art by intention and what she deems “art by appropriation.” The difference is that one work was created with the intention of being consumed for visual pleasure, while the other was not. However having been educated in the Western school of thought, many art historians cannot help but project their rigid definition of art onto civilizations that may have

Memory theory holds the idea that two people are only identical if they share at least one experience or memory, such as graduating or having your first kiss. The oppositional theory that could also be applied is the Closest Continuer Theory. This theory describes why you’re the same person as you were last week. You are physically different because of the cells you lost and etcetera, but you are the closest person to what you were before. You are replaced everyday with your closest identity, even if you are cloned. If you are cloned, you are not the same as your clone because your memories are not the same. Your brain physically might be the same, but won’t be similar on the

2. The model always remained distinguishable from the reality it claimed to represent: Model was always a copy of the original

In his article, The Precession of Simulacra, Baudrillard establishes simulation as a copy of an original or otherwise reality. This concept is even apparent in the title, The Precession of Simulacra, since precession is something that precedes or comes first, and a simulacrum is an image or representation of something else; in that sense, the title literally states that an image precedes its original. Thus, Baudrillard argues that simulation adopts a reality effect in which the viewer’s view of the real world is skewed and this notion is easily seen throughout the CSI episode of “The Living Doll.”

The copy’s are stunning but unfortunately not Leonardo’s original.They often leave out details who got lost by resizing the mural on to a canvas.

The shift from Realism to Impressionism in the 19th century represented not only a change in form, but it also represented a shift in ideology. As one of our module videos notes, rather than focusing on accuracy and clarity, Impressionism emphasized “what the mind and the eye sees” and the “impression of light and color.” We will briefly discuss how the differences in the approaches of the Realists and the Impressionists had interesting implications for arts and how these ideologies can be applied to the ways in which believers and unbelievers interpret art.

First, I will analyze the writer’s opinions by bringing up examples that are in agreement with his or her opinion. In a way, I do agree with the writer’s opinion in the aesthetics of realism compared to other forms of art. For example, the early Greek marble statue of Kouros is not as appealing to me because of its rigid form and geometric body type create this unrealistic expression of the human body. In addition, the large eyes and archaic smile on the face of sculpture add to the lack of realism to the whole piece. This sculpture seems ancient and outdated because of its lack of realism to the human world. his work can be compared to the spear bearer, or Doryphoros, that depicts the human form with more realism. Although not perfectly realistic, this realism can be seen in improved posture of sculpture with its praxitelean curve

America’s infatuation with labels was a relatively new trend in postmodern society. Andy Warhol’s “Silver Liz as Cleopatra” as well as his other pieces impacted societal views on modern art in relationship to value. Warhol had a strong belief that the loss of something in replicating an image was over powered by something of new value being created.

In this book symbols do really show the comparison that both the clones have and what the objects have together that make them really similar.

Authenticity and Simulation are two very different things. Authenticity is to be original, simulation is to be a copy. In the article “Simulation Versus Authenticity” by Sherry Turkle, it is clearly displayed that it authenticity is superior to simulation. Authenticity matters because it affects you mentally and emotionally also it shapes what you know of love, truth and social acceptance.

Numerous attempts are being made in the hopes of finding an answer to the problem of the millennium. The concept of cloning has caught scientists attention throughout this past century. "The world has to come to grips that the cloning technology is almost here,” a representative for a European research group, Panos Zavos. Clones are life forms that have identical genetic coding. A clone is an organisms replica. Originating in the late 1880’s; the first record of synthetic embryo

The Canadian novelist Douglas Coupland once said, “Cloning is great. If God made the original, then making copies should be fine.” (Douglas Coupland Quotes) Cloning can refer to a number of processes, but is generally understood to mean creating an exact copy of a biological organism. For example, Scottish researchers created a lamb named Dolly from the udder cells of another sheep. (Cloning Fact Sheet) However, cloning can also refer to growing organs from existing cells. The issue for cloning is that creating a whole organism is expensive and goes against most religions. While this is true, cloning organs can offer people transplants in a cheap and legal manner.

Andy Warhol is most frequently recognized by some of his popular silkscreen art pieces such as “Marilyn Diptych.” People recognize the iconic art pieces he left behind without truly understanding the impact of his artwork. He was able to connect artwork with the public figures of his time. Andy Warhol’s artwork had a significant impact on 1960’s American culture. Andy Warhol’s work turned the art world on its heels when he entered the scene.

The art world has been host to a vast menagerie of talent, intellect, and creativity for about as long as human culture has existed. It has grown, developed, and changed just as humanity has. Naturally, with such an impressively expansive history, various avenues of art are visited time and time again by new artists. Artists seek not only to bring their own personal flavor and meaning to timeless concepts, but to find new ways to approach them. While not every single creator and craftsman can make such a great impact on art or the world, their efforts have given birth to some truly magnificent and unique works. In an effort to create a more meaningful understanding, as well a deeper appreciation, of the nuances, techniques, and design choices employed in these attempts, a comparison will be made between Edouard Vuillard’s Interior With a Screen (1909-1910) and Henri Matisse’s Blue Nude (Souvenir of Biskra) (1907). In this essay, each artist’s approach to the subject of the female nude will be closely analyzed, compared, and contrasted, as will their styles of painting, handling of visual elements, and their use of the principles of design. An interpretation of each work and what the artist intended when creating it will also be provided.

Benjamin’s death in 1940 at the age of 48, is rumored to be a suicide when the Naza’s took office, but is still a mystery. His ideas and concepts however, would live on for decades to come. Much of what he wrote about when discussing art came essentially after the development of photography and film. In his work, “Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” Benjamin addresses his perception of the changes in art and the aesthetic experience congruent with societal changes. He writes with concern of how the great artworks are viewed after the introduction of photography and film. His idea of mechanical reproduction changed the art world as society knew it, particularly in how the public views artwork and the value of that work as more and more people are able to own, view and discuss it. This paper will specifically look at aspects of Benjamin’s groundbreaking essay and how educators can relate his ideas to the practices in their art classrooms.