Keith Haring

Although Basquiat’s mother Matilde was the driving force behind the artist at a young age, it was his life experiences which shaped his personality and in turn his artwork. The first shift in focus for Basquiat occurred in 1968 when he was struck by an automobile and injured. While recovering, his mother gifts him a copy of Gray’s Anatomy and here is where he takes special interest in anatomy which is later reflected in his pieces. At age 15, Basquiat runs away from home after his parents had been

In this essay, I would be demonstrating how the topic of contemporary art and the politics of art institutions reflects and relates to Rajni Perera’s 3 figures and VHT. With formal analysis of these artworks and readings from this topics, I would show the differences and similarities between these topics. Contemporary art represents what we see as individuals in society today, it does not follow the set rules of art. For instance, modern art looks and follows modernist theories, likewise

The New Yorker COVER ANALYSIS •     July, 1966 – The cover of the July 2nd, 1966 edition of The New Yorker includes artwork by Michael Getz. Displaying a show of patriotism, Getz uses the entire portion of the cover to present an illustration of an American flag hanging from the front of a typical upper-middle class designed home. However, other than the title of the magazine and the drawing itself, the only other printed words contained on the cover are the date of the

been reminded of my college culture. I have always had interests in drawings and paintings since I was a toddler. I could draw anything that I came across and keep it safe. I remember my 6th birthday my father brought me a priceless painting of Keith Haring that he claimed to have acquired from an auction in Neosho. The work was called ‘Moses and the burning bush’ although I doubted if it was the original piece. My love for art was coupled with the enthusiasm I had for history and politics. I discovered

“The ‘earth’ without ‘art’ is just ‘eh, '" — unknown author. This quote encapsulates the very importance of art in one sentence. Many people do not realize what a big impact art has on their lives. It is all around us, the house you live in, some artist took the time to design it. When you go to the grocery store, artists took the time to design all of the logos and packagings that you see and purchase. You can’t look anywhere without seeing a work of art, and if it is done right, it has the power

Early computer art stemmed from an unlikely place and as the computer technology advanced, minimized, and became affordable, the computer turned into the most important invention of the modern age and has been implemented in almost every aspect of human life. Like video art, computer art started small and progressed with the technology and now is a tool used for many digital mediums. The origin of the computer resides with the military. The computer itself was created by the military during the

People Like Us The Bay Area is one of the most financially exhaustive places to call home in this nation, thus it is no surprise to say that even a “comfortable living” in cities such as Berkeley or San Francisco places one relatively high on the annual income scale. The city of Berkeley, my hometown, is an amonole: distinct from other conventionally affluent cities across the country such as Irvine. Berkeley has always been baked with a splendor of various cultures showcased through the multitude

“Pop Art looks out into the world. It doesn't look like a painting of something, it looks like the thing itself.”, Roy Lichtenstein. This quote genuinely shows the essence of Pop Art and how Pop Art became a whole different breed of art. Pop Art came like a thunderstorm taking over the globe in the late 50’s and the early 60’s and has continued to be a staple in the world of art. Pop Art has played a massive part in art history and in history in general. The aim for this paper is to inform audiences

Many artists use their culture in art work as a way to express themselves which also can reflect on the society or environment where the art piece was created. Art is used to communicate idea influenced by the positive and negative impacts from society. Society plays an important role in shaping one’s personality and depending on the Artists art work it can sometimes a representation of spiritual meanings, political views and emotionally motivated thoughts which can be seen by the viewers within

Most people can argue that there is a fine distinction between what is recognized as art and vandalism. The individual is often faced with uncertainty when the topic of graffiti arises. The public often portray graffiti as a destructive act towards his or her surroundings however; graffiti can also be considered a form of self-expression. Many questions can be made pertaining to the graffiti movement, but the main question is graffiti a crime or an art? The answers lie in the complex phrase of “beauty