The question of how valuable art is, is something that has been debated for hundreds of years; as well as the that art has to have a purpose. People have used the arts for religious or political purposes for far longer than the idea that art can be for its own sake. For instance, in ancient Greece and Rome art was used for religious and political purposes and was not made for pure enjoyment. Also, within the early christian church it was seen as a tool for religious purposes. It was not until the Northern Renaissance, when a middle class was being established where art was being made for the common homes that we start to see a change in this idea. Then in France we see the opening of the Salons where anyone can go view beautiful works of …show more content…
Artists are now free to use their gifts to give voice to religious, political, and cultural beliefs, or to create works that are soloy for the enjoyment of themselves and those who enjoy what they are creating. First we will look at how art is important in the development of cultural values and how artists have challenged those through art. In Susanna and the Elders (1610), Artemisia Gentileschi we have an image that has all of the classical aesthetic forms as well as a strong moral content. This work of art was created by a woman who was sexually assaulted at a young age by another famous artist. Many times Gentileschi has only been recognized for that assault and not for her amazing artwork. In her time women were not allowed to study the human form so Gentileschi had to do it in secret. We can see the traditional V and the composition of this work as well as beautiful human forms. The moral content of this piece is very interesting it is about a Biblical figure which was a popular topic of the time. Susanna is a beautiful woman being gazed at by two elders. In many of the other paintings of the time to pick doing the story, the elders are not seen as lurking men who are harassing a young woman. They are usually depicted as men who have the moral right to look upon this young naked woman. What Gentileschi has done has turned that concept on its head. She gives Susanna
Many people enjoy art in variety of different ways: through music, movies, television, writing, reading, painting, tattoos, clothing, jewelry and even the make up they put on. Many people utilize art in order to accomplish different things, for some it is a safe haven used to escape from reality, for others it
Understanding how important art is to a culture can help people better comprehend the effects it has on the preservation of a society. Learning that art is a form of history can open a whole new world of opportunities for people to more deeply understand how people in history lived. People are always going to try to destroy art and to keep it all for themselves, this is where the age long question comes into play. Is art worth a life? Art is in a section all its own it is not as important as gold or silver the eyes of most people but in the eyes of some it is more precious than the most valuable of diamonds.
When most people think about art, the first thing to come to mind would usually be paintings that are hung up in a museum. Unless you really understand the value of art you may not believe me when I say the value of art is essential to the well being of free individuals. This idea can be supported by Bell Hooks story named “ Art On My Mind”.
Undoubtedly, both the painting and sculpture has its own purpose, and a unique place in society; the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, has rather explicit opinion on the topic:
The reading mentioned that many paintings that attained such popularity and meaning were not things that had been painted and then sold to a buyer. They were created by the painter to meet the requests of their client. Artist were commissioned to do public paintings or paint churches were the ones who gained most fame. But they did not just start painting these paintings because they wanted to go out and paint on the side of a chapel, they did it because they were paid to do and entered into a legal contract sometimes. In today's market, a lot of artists do it the opposite. They create pieces from self expression and then put these pieces out in the market and buyers find them. In the reading and video game, art patrons would seek out artist to carry out a vision or specific message that they wanted to make known through art. Where in today's world artists create art for themselves as a way to display the messages they
If I were an artist, my art would be political because I think the value of art comes from its ability to
“Any drawn line that speaks about identity, dignity, and unity is art,” (Chaz Bojorquey) is a statement that I agree with. Art is perceived differently from all people based on their culture, religion, personal taste, and many other factors. I believe that as long as what has been created is meaningful to either the creator or even to somebody that is viewing it, it should be considered art. Art in the public is a very controversial subject that brings up the important question of, “Should public art be considered as real art,” personally I think that it should be. I believe that the difference between art that is placed in a gallery and art that is visible by a community is the fact that what is acceptable in a gallery
“The government and the cultural and creative industries need to take a united and coherent approach that guarantees equal access for everyone to a rich cultural education and the opportunity to live a creative life.” If the government and industries have a reason for art, it will create many opportunities for the ability to build their art skills and there will be efficient funding.
Art education is often underestimated by many who believe that school was created to teach only analytical concepts such as mathematics and literature. However, research has shown that art courses are important, even necessary for students in elementary, middle, and high schools. These art classes may include not only visual arts but performing arts such as dance, theatre and choir. Barbara Streisand said, “Art does not exist only to entertain, but also to challenge one to think, to provoke, even to disturb, in a constant search for the truth,” (Quotations). Streisand points out that there are multiple benefits to art whether it be painted by a brush or sung from the heart. Art has the ability to allow people to see situations from
Throughout history, art has been an essential component of almost every civilization, both for its own sake and for the reflection it provides of changing social attitudes and political climates. Yet while art does serve an important role in secular society, how should it influence, and perhaps even change, the lives of believers? Does God value art? If so, how does He expect us to interact with both secular and religious works of art? This essay will address these and other questions by analyzing the definition of art, discussing the role of art in the life of the believer, and considering how to properly evaluate artwork. We will close our discussion with a reflection on the importance of encouraging artistic expression and appreciation
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.
There are about a million different colors in the world. There are light colors and dark colors and colors in-between. We can use colors to express ourselves and use them to express our moods. People are famous because of art and people have been arrested for art too. People can dedicate art to other people and people can draw themselves too. Million and millions of colors are in the world but only few are known. More colors are discovered ever day by people who experiment with colors. Making different shades of every color. For example, if you mix blue and yellow you get green. If you mix different colors you will get new better colors. Colors are everywhere even if we don’t want them to be.
Art is a form of human expression. Art can be seen as the artist sleight of hand on his mood. Art is in various media from posters to public wall of which we call “graffiti”. Art is elusive as the use of colors shapes and the surface used adds a new dimension. Art portrays various ideas, feelings such as triumph, love, happiness, sorrow and boredom in loss to mention a few. Art is beauty and creativity. During man’s evolution art has progressed over in its most primitive state up to its most modernized versions today.
A lot of people think that art can only go as far as a class in school, but in reality there is art around everyone. Art can be a way of life for some people, and for others it is simply just something they pass every single day. What they do not realize is that art can have benefits in different aspects in their life, in children's lives, and even the world around them.
Knowledge lies at the foundation of everything in society. While it may not always be noticed, it is always present. This knowledge is used in an array of processes such as creativity, experimentation, analysis, and so much more. From process to process, or area of knowledge to area of knowledge, all knowledge incorporates the processes of both transformation and description in order to evolve as justifiable beliefs. Transformative knowledge includes the product of an individual’s implementation of their personal cognitive processes to challenge traditional perspectives, while descriptive knowledge results when individuals utilize the new perspectives, allowing fresh outlooks to be perceived. While all areas of knowledge incorporate the use of both processes, some may primarily use one or the other. This can be seen in the areas of art and natural sciences. Knowledge in arts seems to primarily describe the world, while knowledge in natural sciences seeks to transform it through innovation and much more.